Variety of grapes Chardonnay

Vineyard Plant spacing 3,00 x 1,00 - Growing system: runner system - Average age of vines: 9 years

Soil Mainly volcanic, sedimentary, clayish - Altitude approx 300m

Harvest Manual picking, from the beginning to mid September

Yield Grapes: 70 q/ha - Wine: 35 hl/ha

Vinification Extra-cold technology: picking of the grapes very early in the morning, immediately treated with CO2 “carbonic snow” and maceration in contact with the grape skins at a controlled temperature of 3°C for a few hours. Light pressing without any rotation of the press, separation of 50% of the must and 48 hours cold decanting for cleaning. The alcoholic fermentation starts in stainless steel containers and then continues in brand new oak casks up to the end

Maturing 6-7 months in french sessile oak casks - 4-6 months in bottles

Organoleptic features Colour bright straw yellow with luminous gold reflexes
Full and deep scent with notes of spices and a smell of sweet wood. Smooth and persistent in the mouth, sapid and mineral to the right point. Balanced and harmonic, with notes of ripe tropical fruits

Producer’s recommendations Best coupling with white meats, grilled fish and crustaceans, fried food and cheese. To be served at 12-14°C