Chardonnay
Südtirol • Alto Adige DOC
Originating from France, Chardonnay has been cultivated in Alto Adige for more than a hundred years. This variety thrives on warm sites at higher elevations around Bolzano and produces an elegant wine with well-balanced acidity and a bouquet of exotic notes.
| Grape variety | Chardonnay |
| Cultivating area | Warm and dry slopes around Bolzano at 350 to 500 meters a.s.l. |
| Harvest date | Middle to end of October |
| Vinification | The carefully selected grapes are gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. Stainless steel is also used for maturation to keep the wine fresh and crisp. |
| Tasting notes | Color: pale straw yellow with golden hues Aroma: exotic notes such as pineapple, mango and honeydew melon Taste: fresh and elegant, with a well-balanced acidity and pleasant opulence |
| Food pairing | Fish dishes in general, starters, vegetarian dishes, also as an aperitif |
| Alcohol | 13,0% vol* |
| Residual sugar | 2,2 g/l* |
| Waste separation | Capsule: C/ALU 90 Metal/Aluminium Bottle Stop: C/ALU 90 Metal/Aluminium or FOR 51 Cork Bottle: GL 71 Glass Check your municipality‘s waste collection system |
* Depending on the year, the analytical values may vary slightly
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