Ai Palazzi CHARDONNAY Piave DOC

Production area:

Chardonnay is a vine widely cultivated in the Champagne and Burgundy areas of France. In Italy it is found in Lombardy, especially in the Franciacorta areas,Trentino Alto Adige, Veneto and Friuli. Because of its acidity, Chardonnay is ideal for fresh, light, sparkling wine. This wine has formed part of our production since 2001.

Terrain:

Flat, of alluvial origin, predominantly clay, tending to lime.

Vineyard:

Cultivation is on spurred cordon and the number of vines per hectare is approximately 4000.

Vinification system:

Pressed de-stalked grapes, must held in contact with skins for approx. 12 hours, then pressed softly. The resulting must is fermented partly in Allier barriques, partly in steel tanks, then at the end of the alcoholic fermentation held in contact with yeast for a few months. Once the wine is bottled, it is left to mature for a few months before being placed on the market.

Chemical characteristics:

• Effective alcohol level: % vol. 13.00 ± 0.50
• Sugar: g/l less then 2.7
• Total acidity: g/l 5.50 ± 0.50

Organoleptic characteristics

• Colour: Dull straw with greenish flashes.
• Aroma: Fruity, ripe, floral, reminiscent of geraniums and linden, with a spicy hint of thyme and a perfume of tobacco and hay.
• Flavuor: Good body, harmonic and savoury with a dry end taste.

Nutritional value

• 1 g of alcohol: 7 Kcal
• 1 l of dry wine at 10°: 600 Kcal
• 1 g of sugar: 4 Kcal.
• Serving suggestions: Excellent with red meat dishes, even better with game and mature cheese.
• Serving temperature: at 10-12° C.
• Storage: Store in a cool place, away from the light and heat.
• Packing and marketing: glass bottles with a capacity of 0.750 l, packed in cardboard boxes of 6, on europallets: 100 x 6 bottle boxes (20 per layer).