Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
Chardonnay comes from the hillside vineyard at Riccò di Serramazzoni. Grapes are picked by hand into crates and handled carefully to keep them intact during transport to the cellar.
Grapes
100% Chardonnay.
Vinification
The best fruit is softly pressed, and only the free-run must—with its pronounced acidity and mineral character—is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats. In the spring after harvest, secondary fermentation begins in bottle at constant temperature according to the traditional method. Disgorgement is followed by dosage with liqueur d’expédition; the 2017 page summary gives 4.5 g/L of added sugar.
Ageing
The 2017 description specifies at least 60 months of maturation in bottle, while its summary states a minimum of 48 months on the lees.
Technical data
Alcohol: 12.5% vol. Available in 750 ml bottles and 1.5 L magnums.
Tasting profile
Straw yellow with golden reflections. The intense, complex yet finely drawn nose combines mandarin with mango and pineapple, followed by pastry cream and vanilla. The palate is juicy, polished and notably fresh, balancing ripe-fruit sweetness with minerality. Its progression is silky and elegant.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 8–10°C.
Vintage notes
The principal description identifies the 2017 vintage. Its harvest information is inconsistent: the summary says the last week of August, while the detailed section says the first week of August. The selected 2015 sheet also gives the last week of August.