Grapes: Chardonnay – Alto Adige DOC
Origin: Grafted to slow-growing rootstock and trained on traditional wire
trellises (Guyot), this Chardonnay grows in the best vineyard zones in the
valley floor around the center of Cortina s.s.d.v.. The favourable location of
the vineyards, ideal sunshine, and the good ventilation of the berries assures
the excellent quality of the grapes of this varietal.
Yield per hectare: 65 hl.
Vinification: Before being passed through the press, the grapes are allowed
a few hours of maceration with the skins in order to accentuate the fruitiness
of the wine. Afterwards, the grapes are gently pressed and clarified through
the natural settling of sediments. The alcoholic fermentation is carried out
with pure strains of yeast at a controlled temperature of 19° C (66° F).
Characteristic properties: A wine with a broad and colorful palette of fruit
aromas, juicy, flavorful, and an inviting and continuous lasting quality.
Color: greenish-yellow
Bouquet: delicate, characteristic, with the fruitiness of banana and melon
Flavor: dry, fresh, lively, with a pleasing fullness
Recommended pairings: Appetizers, pasta dishes, and white meats
Serving temperature: 10 - 12° C (50 - 54° F)
Cellaring: 2 - 3 years
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