Chardonnay, Livio Felluga

CHARDONNAY

Variety

Chardonnay

Denomination

Friuli Colli Orientali

Designated zone

D.O.C.

Soil type

Marl and sandstone flysch of Eocene origin

Grape

Chardonnay

Wine training system

Guyot

Pest control

Low environmental impact integrated pest management

Harvest period

First and second fortnight of September

Harvest method

Manual

Vinification

The grapes are carefully destemmed and left to macerate for a short period. Next, the fruit is soft crushed. The must obtained is then allowed to settle. The now-clarified must fermentes in temperatured controlled stainless steel tanks

Ageing

After fermentation, the wine settles on the lees in the stainless steel containers for six months. The bottled wine is aged in temperature-controlled binning cellars for a minimum of two months

Sensory characteristics

Appearance: straw yellow

Nose: fresh and delicate, with flower aromas; notes of Golden apple, citron, bread crust and honey

Palate: elegant, embracing and harmonious, with hints of pear, Nashi and Verbena; mineral notes

Serving suggestions

A particularly good match for starters, white meats, fresh cheeses and fish dishes

Serving temperature

12 - 14°C

Alcohol (% vol)

13,00