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white wines

Published: 18 July 2016

Chardonnay

The most important white varietal of the world and one of the historical varieties in our vineyard. We search its purest and real expression: neither flabby nor sugary, but is charismatic and proud of its Nordic origins.
Our queen of reinvention: no matter to be our still or sparkling wine, never looses its timeless elegance, sensual finesse and well-defined structure.

VARIETAL
Chardonnay

VINEYARD
Average vineyard age: 50 years
Number of vines per hectare: 3.000
Training method: double guyot
Average yield: 70 quintals/ha
Harvesting period: middle of September

WINEMAKING AND AGING
The grapes are destemmed carefully and are crushed gently. A portion of must was fermented in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature of 18-20°C and a portion was in barrique with indigenous yeasts. A long sur lie aging process with integral lees and weekly bâtonnage till bottling.

TASTING PROFILE
Color: Straw yellow color with green tinges.
Nose: Intense aroma with toasted notes; fragrant and fruity with hints of green apple and tropical fruits.
Palate: Full-bodied, fresh, savory note, mineral and balanced with persistent finish.

FOOD PAIRING
Remarkable with white meats; fish dishes such as shellfish; mature cheese.

Serving temperature: 12°C / 54°F about
Alcohol (% vol.): 13,0 %
Total acidity (g/l): 6,00

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white wines

Published: 18 July 2016

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Food pairing

Remarkable with white meats; fish dishes such as shellfish; mature cheese.

Serving temperature

12°C / 54°F about

Alcohol (% vol)

13.0

Totaly acidity (g/l)

6.00