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Chardonnay Collio DOC

by La Castellada · Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

Type
White
Grapes
Chardonnay
Alcohol
14.5%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
White
Colour depth
Medium
Body
Full-bodied
Serve at
10–12 °C
Keeps for
5–10 years
Bottled in
0.75 l
Farming
Natural wine
La CastelladaFriuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards lie on Collio's limestone- and clay-rich soils. The vines develop deep roots, which support grapes with rich flavours and expressive aromas.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand, destemmed and gently pressed. They macerate for four days in open Slavonian oak vats before fermenting in barriques, where malolactic fermentation also takes place.

Ageing

The wine matures for 11 months in barriques, followed by 12 months in stainless-steel tanks and a further 12 months in bottle.

Tasting profile

Complex, bright and lively, with rich flavours, expressive aromas and a sunlit warmth.