, Doņa Paula Estate Chardonnay is planted on soils that are
sandy on the surface and have calcareous and alluvial stones in their
depth. The Uco Valley climate presents warm days and cool nights,
with an average temperature variation of 13°C (55.4°F). The average
annual rainfall is 280 mm (11.02 in). The grapevines are espalier
trained and drip irrigation with melt water is used. The yield is 8
tonnes per hectare (approximately 3.24 tonnes per acre).
At Doņa Paula, our vineyards have always been managed using
sustainable agriculture practices.
