Municipality of production
La Morra
Grape Variety
100% Chardonnay
Aspect
West, South-West
Altitude (a.s.l.)
220-230 m
Soil
Medium textured, loose on the surface and limestone with hard layers of underground marl
Training system
Upwards-trained vertical-trellised with traditional Guyot pruning
Age of the vineyard (years)
20-25
Plant density
4400 plants
Cropping level per hectare
80 ql grapes
Processing
Crushing/destemming, off-the-skins vinification
Vinification
In stainless steel temperature controlled vats
Maturation
3 months in stainless steel vats sur lies fines (based on the vintage)
Ageing
3 months in the bottle
Alcohol by volume
13.5% Vol (based on the vintage)
Acidity
5,9 gr/l
Sugars (Reducers)
0,3-0,5 gr/l
Characteristics
Straw-yellow colour with almost imperceptible pale green highlights. Full, intense, fruit-driven, floral, quite pleasant and very lingering aroma. Dry, well structured flavour with pleasant acidity; delicate and elegant. Ennobled by a long, lingering aroma
Serving temperature
8°-10°C
Recommended pairing
Excellent as an aperitif, ideal for appetizers and a pleasant accompaniment to first courses dressed with light sauces and second courses with fish and crustaceans
AWARDS >
GUIDA | guide | ANNATA | vintage | PUNTEGGIO | score | PREMI | awards |
|---|---|---|---|
James Suckling | 2018 | 90/100 | |
The Global Chardonnay Master | 2018 |