Terre di Puglia – Chardonnay

Chardonnay

Indicazione Geografica Protetta

A wine famous for the nobility of its vines which s continuously affirming itself in our area, where it has found the environment particularly suitable for its cultivation. A white wine of noticeable esteem, whit full and intense aroma but at the same time delicate, and of a fresh harmonious taste. It is particularly suitable as an appetizer, and accompanies perfectly hors d’ouvres and fish dishes. To be served at 8° – 10°C.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• AGE OF VINEYARDS: 8 – 10 years;
• SYSTEM OF GROWTH: Tree or espalier;
• VARIETY OF GRAPES: 100% Chardonnay;
• GRAFTING: 1.103 – 140 Ruggieri;
• NUMBER OF STUMPS PER ACRE: 3.500 – 4.500;
• AMOUNT OF WINE PER ACRE: 90 Hl;
• PERIOD OF HARVESTING: Second decade of August;
• PROCESSING OF GRAPES AND FERMENTATION OF THE MUST: After natural decantation the must is separated from the dregs, inoculated with selected yeasts, and left to ferment at a thermo regulated temperature;
• REFINING AND AGEING OF THE WINE: It rests in tanks made of stainless steel, then it is refrigerated and filtered. Its commercialization begins 4 – 5 months after harvesting;
• ANALITICAL DATA: Alcohol 12% vol.;
• ORGANIC EXAMINATION: Yellow in colour with soft pale green highlights, full and intense fruity bouquets, fresh taste, delicate, harmonious, dry;
• GASTRONOMIC COMBINATIONS: It is to accompany hors d’ouvres, rice and fish to be served cool at a temperature of 8°-10°C.