CHARDONNAY
TRENTINO DOC

VINEYARD CHARACTERISTICS

Location of the vineyards In the valley bottom and on hills up to 400 m a.s.l. The soil is partly sandy and gravelly with a good limestone component, which lends the wine freshness and elegance, and partly medium textured with a high clay content, which gives the wine body and structure.
Grape variety used 100% Chardonnay.
Training system Trentino pergola for the older vineyards and Guyot for the younger ones.

VINIFICATION AND AGEING

Harvest Careful, timely thinning ensures that grape yields per unit of surface area are within the limits established by the production standards. The harvest takes place in early September, choosing the ripest, healthiest bunches and using small containers to quickly transport them to the winery.
Vinification The whole grapes transported to the winery are immediately destemmed and crushed. Before pressing, the grapes are cold macerated on the skins for approximately 6 hours to improve extraction of the aromas. Alcoholic fermentation lasts approximately 7 days and occurs at controlled temperatures between 16 and 18°C. After fermentation is complete, the wine is cooled and separated from the gross lees.
Ageing The wine is aged for approximately 5 months in steel tanks at a temperature of approximately 10 °C. A portion of the wine is aged on the fine lees, which are kept suspended through periodic stirring.

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS

Colour Pale straw-yellow colour with greenish highlights.
Aroma Delicate, subtle and lingering, with fruity notes that range from Golden apple to banana and exotic fruits, making the varietal clearly recognizable.
Flavour Gives a lovely sensation of fullness, roundness and balance in the mouth.

ANALYTICAL DATA

For the vintage:
Alcohol content 12.5% Vol.
Residual sugar From 2 to 4 g/l.
Total acidity From 5.30 to 6.10 g/l.
pH Approximately 3.30.
Contains sulphites.

PAIRINGS

• Starters
• Fish dishes
• White meats and poultry.
• Excellent as an aperitif.

SERVING TEMPERATURE

8–10 °C, it should be consumed immediately after opening.

STORAGE CONDITIONS

Keep in a cool place, away from light and heat sources. Store bottles horizontally.

AGEING POTENTIAL

2 years.