Chardonnay Camarà, Tenuta Mazzolino

CHARDONNAY CAMARÀ

Appellation

I.G.T. Provincia di Pavia

Grape Variety

100% Chardonnay

First vintage

1984

Vineyard

4 Ha

Exposure

West

Elevation

180 to 220 mt asl

Gradient

40% to 55%

Year of planting

1999, 2001

Vine density

5,000 x Ha

Grape yield

75 qt

Soil composition

Clayey-loamy topsoil intermixed with veins of sand, chalky bedrock

Pruning system

Guyot

Harvest

Manual harvest in small plastic crates

Fermentation protocol

Temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats

Winemaking

Short pellicular maceration in order to extract the aromatic precursors from the skins

Elevage

5 months in stainless steel vats

Alcohol

12.5% by vol

Total Acidity

6.30 g/l

Volatile Acidity

0.40 g/l

Ph

3.16

Service temperature

8° - 10° C

Colour

Light straw yellow

Aromas

Classic Chardonnay secondary aromas of acacia owers, ripe white citrus and peach with a grassy undertone

Taste

The palate unfurls with canary melon and white peach, evolving into lemongrass and green almonds. A pure chardonnay with lovely length and a crisp clean finish

Food pairing

Light, vegetable-based canapès, delicate freshwater shes like trout or pike, vegetarian risotto or omelette, fresh goat cheese and mild semi-hard cheese