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LÖWENGANG Chardonnay wine — Alois Lageder winery — Dionysus

LÖWENGANG Chardonnay

by Alois Lageder · Trentino Alto Adige, Italy

Awards & scores
  • Tre Bicchieri 2017Gambero Rosso, Vini d’Italia · 2013 vintage
Appellation
Alto Adige/SüdtirolDOC
Type
White
Grapes
Chardonnay
Vineyard
Selected estate-owned parcels of the Löwengang Estate in Magrè
Line
Crus
Vintages
2022
Alcohol
13.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
White
Colour depth
Light
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
10–12 °C
Keeps for
6–8 years
Bottled in
0.75 l
Farming
Certified biodynamic winery ·Demeter ↗
Alois LagederTrentino Alto Adige, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Chardonnay is selected from estate-owned parcels of the Löwengang Estate in Magrè, between 230 and 330 metres above sea level. The soils are sandy and gravelly, with a high proportion of limestone.

Grapes

Chardonnay.

Vinification

Spontaneous fermentation takes place in barriques and large casks.

Ageing

The wine remains on its lees for several months and then ages in bottle for approximately one year.

Technical data

The published 2022 vintage has 13.0% alcohol by volume.

Tasting profile

Clear golden yellow. The pronounced, intense nose shows pear, apricot and peach alongside fresh butter and wood. The palate is full-bodied and layered, combining mineral, fruity and saline qualities.

Serving and pairing

Pair with seafood of all kinds, white meat and poultry. Best enjoyed between three and fifteen years from vintage.

Label / history

LÖWENGANG Chardonnay has played a defining role in the family estate’s history. During the 1980s, it became the first white wine from Alto Adige to establish itself successfully in international markets. Its production draws on decades of experience while continuing to evolve.