From an international variety, happily rooted in Abruzzo,
this mellow Chardonnay with good length has been created:
golden hues, aromas of ripe yellow fruit
with delicate spicy notes of vanilla, candy and honey.
An important white wine
and Chardonnay du Monde Gold Medal Winner in 2011.
Awards
Cretico 2013
Silver Medal Chardonnay du Monde 2016 Cretico 2012
Bronze Medal Chardonnay du Monde 2015
Bollino Rosso Merano Wine & Culinaria Award 2014 Cretico 2009
Gold Medal Chardonnay du Monde 2011
Tipe
White Wine
Soil and method of cultivation Area and Location of vineyards: Tollo Type of grapes: Chardonnay 100% Altitude (above sea level): 130 metri Soil type: limestone and clay mix Exposition to sun: south, southwest Age of vines: 15/20 years Density of cultivation: vines/hectare 1.600 canopy, 4.000 rows Yield of product per hectare: 80 q Method of cultivation: arbour and cordon-trained row Harvest period: first decade of September
Vinification Type and time of maceration of the skins: crusher-stemmer, lowtemperature skin fermentation 5/8°C, soft crushing and control of the must fermentation temperature in small French oak casks stored in air-conditioned rooms Temperature of fermentation: 18/20°C Malolactic Fermentation: yes Refinement: 18 months on the yeast in the oak casks used for fermentation. 6 months in bottle
Physical and chemical characteristics Alcohol degree: 14,5% vol Total dry extract: 28 gr/l Total acidity: 5,6 Ph: 3,65 Residual sugar: 3,5 gr/l
Description Colour: intense straw-yellow with golden highlights Fragrance: ripe fruity aroma with tropical nuances and dry fruit that blend delicately with a touch of spicy vanilla, sugared almonds and honey
Taste: full-bodied temping and very lingering