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Valentino Butussi Chardonnay DOC wine — Valentino Butussi winery — Dionysus
White

Valentino Butussi Chardonnay DOC

by Valentino Butussi · Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

TypeWhite
GrapesChardonnay
Alcohol13.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthMedium
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at8–10 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Valentino ButussiFriuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes grow in vineyards in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, north-eastern Italy. The climate and soils of marl and sandstone help the fruit reach optimal ripeness by the second half of September.

Vinification

After harvest, the grapes are destemmed and gently pressed. The must is drained and immediately cooled to 10–12 °C, then clarified and fermented.

Ageing

The wine rests for about six months in stainless-steel tanks, followed by a further two to four months in bottle.

Tasting profile

Light and refined, with a rounded profile, balanced acidity and delicate aromas of white acacia with a subtle hint of wormwood. In its youth, it has firm structure and a fresh taste; with age, it develops a different character.

Serving and pairing

Suitable as an aperitif and with a wide range of dishes.