Chardonnay "Linticlarus"
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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 vanilla and toasty aroma. On the palate, it is chewy, firm and well-proportioned, its depth and elegance lasting throughout its extended finish.
Food pairing: outstanding with grilled fish, seafood, poultry and white meat
Grape varieties: 100% Chardonnay
Vineyard location: south-southeast-facing hillside vineyards in Entiklar (260 - 300 m a.s.l.)
Soil: chalk gravel moraine soil
Growing system: guyot and pergola; - 7,000 - 3,500 vines / hectare
Yield: 45 - 55 hl / hectare
Age of vines: up to 35 years
Vinification: fermentation and following malolactic fermentation in barriques (40% new); maturation with regular batonnage on the fine lees for 11 months
Barrels: barrique (french oak), stainless steel tank
Serving suggestion: 10 – 12 °C
Ageing potential: 8 - 10 years