About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The fruit comes from suitable wine-growing areas of Tuscany and from Tenuta di Nozzole at Greve in Chianti. The estate component includes north-facing vineyards close to the River Greve, where marked temperature differences between day and night support freshness. Planting density is 4,000–4,500 vines per hectare. Average production is 8 tonnes of grapes per hectare, with a grape-to-wine yield of 70%.
Grapes
100% Chardonnay.
Vinification
Reductive white vinification follows cold static settling. Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel vats at a controlled temperature of 18°C.
Ageing
Maturation is in stainless steel, including approximately six months on the lees.
Technical data
Alcohol: 12%. First vintage: 1986. Recommended drinking window: up to three years.
Tasting profile
Light straw yellow. The general profile combines apple, white peach, nectarine and white flowers with a soft, creamy texture and a clean, fresh, mineral palate. The 2022 sheet adds apricot and melon to the aromatic profile and describes a clean, fresh finish.
Serving and pairing
Versatile from aperitif service to more elaborate dishes. A specific pairing is salt cod with potatoes and capers, served with stuffed tomatoes.
Vintage notes
The 2022 technical sheet describes fruit from north-facing vineyards near the River Greve, fermented at 18°C after cold static settling and matured on the lees for about six months.
