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Chardonnay Alto Adige DOC wine — St. Pauls winery — Dionysus

Chardonnay Alto Adige DOC

by St. Pauls · Trentino Alto Adige, Italy

Appellation
Alto Adige/SüdtirolDOC
Type
White
Grapes
Chardonnay
Line
Kossler
Alcohol
13.5%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
White
Colour depth
Light
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
8–10 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
St. PaulsTrentino Alto Adige, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Chardonnay grapes are grown in South Tyrol.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested with care, thoroughly selected and gently pressed. Fermentation is slow, at controlled temperature, in large oak barrels. Part of the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation.

Ageing

The wine rests on the lees for 5–7 months.

Tasting profile

Distinctive aroma with delicate notes of ripe tropical fruit. The palate is fresh and well balanced.

Serving and pairing

Suited as an aperitif; it pairs with risotto and seafood.

Label / history

The Kössler winery lies in the medieval village of San Paolo, in the heart of the Tyrolean wine region. Its winemaking history dates back to 1631. In 2005 Kössler was acquired by the Cantina Produttori San Paolo (St. Pauls) cooperative, which continues to produce its wines.