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

Serving suggestions
Temperature: 12°C