LINTICLARUS
Chardonnay 2005
Südtirol/Alto Adige - DOC
Wine description:
A brilliant straw yellow with green reflections, this wine is distinguished by its shimmering color and distinctive bouquet of hazelnuts, ripe, tropical and summer fruits, and light toasty aroma. On the palate, it is chewy, firm and well-proportioned, its depth and elegance lasting throughout its extended finish.
Serving suggestion:
Outstanding with starters, seafood, poultry, pork or veal dishes.
Grape verieties: 100% Chardonnay
Vineyard location: south-southwest facing vineyards in Entiklar (260 – 300 meters above sea level)
Soil composition: loamy moraine soil with high chalk content
Growing system: guyot and pergola; 8,000 – 3,500 vines / hectare
Yield: 50 – 60 hl / hectare
Age of wines: till 25 years
Vinification: fermented and aged in barriques for 11 months
Receptacles: french barriques (50% new)
Alcohol: 14% by vol.
Total acidity: 5.3 g / litre
Residual sugars: 3.9 g / litre | 
