Chardonnay DOC 2023

Origin

For a long time, no distinction was made between the grape varieties Pinot Bianco and Chardonnay, as the differences are difficult for the eye to detect. Chardonnay has been cultivated in Alto Adige for about 150 years and is now one of the leading white wine varieties.

Vintage

The 2023 winegrowing year was characterized by changeable weather and the resulting increased work in the vineyard. A snow-deficient winter and a warm March accelerated the start of vegetation. A typical April and a rainy May led to flowering close to the long-term average. June was unstable, with heat waves and drought. July brought a lot of rain coupled with some very hot days. Despite extreme temperature fluctuations in August, a golden autumn brought us a successful grape harvest with very good grape qualities overall.

Tasting notes

– brilliant yellow
– fruit-dominated aromas of banana and ripe pears - minerally

Recommendation

Try our Chardonnay as an aperitif wine, with a tasty vegetable dish, summer salads, various starters or fish dishes.

Vinification

Whole-cluster pressing of ripe, healthy grapes, fermentation at a temperature of 18°C, 3-month ageing on the fine lees in stainless steel.

Vineyard

Steep, sloping south- and east-facing vineyards at 350 – 450 meters above sea level. Loamy, chalky gravel, heat-retaining and well-drained