Cerro Chapeu

Cerro Chapeu 1752 Gran Tradición Petit Manseng‑Viognier 2023

Rich White
Citrus Fruits
Bright Acidity

Elegant and textural, this award-winning white blend opens with aromas of white peach, orange blossom, and honeysuckle. The palate is layered and bright, offering citrus, pear, and a touch of vanilla over a creamy, mineral spine. A rare Uruguayan expression that balances richness with lift — complex, food-friendly, and built to evolve.

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How it tastes

Fruit

Acidity

Aromatics

Quick facts

Pairs with: Roast Chicken, Creamy Pasta, Brie
Region: Rivera
Vintage: 2023
ABV: 14.0%
Sweetness: Dry
Body: Medium-full
Drink: Now - 2032
Serve at: 48–52°F
Decant: None

MORE INFORMATION

A deep golden hue hints at the complexity within. Aromas of white peach, orange blossom, and pear intertwine with sweet herbal and toasty honey notes. The palate delivers a creamy yet lively texture with bright citrus, green apple, saline undertones, and a subtle vanilla finish — rich but balanced.

Food Pairing Suggestions:

An ideal companion to tapas, especially those with herbs or mild creaminess. Try with goat cheese crostini, citrus herb ceviche, grilled zucchini, or white meats like roast chicken with lemon.

Serving Temperature:

Best enjoyed at around 10º C (50º F). Remove from the fridge about 15 minutes before serving to allow aromatics to emerge.

Drinking Window:

2022 – 2028
The wine offers a compelling mid-weight richness now, while the backbone of acidity and oak structure promises graceful evolution through the late 2020s.

92 pts

Sustainably farmed

Ships to 42 states

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Cerro Chapeu 1752 Gran Tradición Petit Manseng‑Viognier 2023

$22.99 ~~$29.99~~

"This is one of the wines I enjoy sharing with people who think they've tasted everything. Every glass reminds me how much diversity exists in Uruguay, and it's always a pleasure to watch someone discover that for themselves."

CO-FOUNDER, URUGUAY WINE CO.

About This Wine

Where does this wine come from?

Cerro Chapeu, Rivera, Uruguay. Nestled in the rolling red hills of Rivera along Uruguay's northern border with Brazil, Cerro Chapeu is one of the country's most distinctive wine regions. The vineyards are rooted in ancient sandstone soils rich in iron oxide, giving the landscape its unmistakable red color. Warmer days, cool nights, and generations of careful farming create wines with remarkable concentration, freshness, and character. It's a place that feels wonderfully removed from the coast—a frontier of Uruguayan wine where tradition and terroir have quietly shaped exceptional bottles for generations.

Who makes this wine?

Dr. Francisco Carrau, Danny Mayo & Pía Carrau

Cerro Chapeu is guided by three people who each play a unique role in the winery's story. Dr. Francisco Carrau, a tenth-generation winemaker and internationally respected expert in yeasts and wine aromas, leads the estate's winemaking vision. Danny Mayo has overseen the vineyards and daily winemaking since 2007, bringing consistency and an intimate understanding of Cerro Chapeu's distinctive red soils. Pía Carrau, Francisco's daughter, serves as General Manager and sommelier, representing the next generation of one of South America's oldest winemaking families.

Why did we choose this wine?

We chose this wine because very few wineries in the world grow—and blend—these two remarkable grapes so successfully. It showcases the adventurous spirit of the Carrau family while highlighting the unique growing conditions that make Cerro Chapeu unlike anywhere else in Uruguay.

Can you ship to my state?

We ship to 42 States. We do not ship to UT, LA, MS, KY, HI, DE, PA, AK

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