Castello di Barbialla

IGT Chardonnay

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IGT Chardonnay

40,00 

Bright yellow with golden reflections. Broad and complex on the nose with apple flavours, fresh pineapple and balsamic hints. Balanced, elegant and fresh on the mouth with an impressive minerality and a very good length. “A unique wine of exceptional distinction from Castello di Barbialla”.

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Description

Decanter Silver Award Gilbert Gallard 91 Points

Our Chardonnay is a unique, small production lot, crafted and aged in the Burgundian style. It is both fermented in the barrel and barrel-aged in French oak for 12 months followed by at least 12 months in bottles.

Additional information

Weight 1,5 kg
Denomination

IGT Toscana Chardonnay

Vintage

2016

Grapes Varieties

Chardonnay 100%

Vineyard Location

Fattoria vineyard located in the municipality of Montaione (Florence area)

Exposure & Altitude

South; North-West exposure at 120 m. a.s.l.

Soil Composition

Sandy loam rich in marine fossils

Pruning System

Purred cordon with 6.500 plants/ha

Harvest

Manual in cases in the second half of September with careful selection of the finest grapes

Wine-making & Aging Process

A unique, small production lot, crafted and aged in the Burgundian style. It is both fermented in the barrel and barrel-aged in French oak for 12 months followed by at least 12 months in bottles.

Alcohol Volume

14%

Size

Burgundy bottle 0,75 lt.

Tasting Notes

Bright yellow with golden reflections. Broad and complex on the nose with apple flavours, fresh pineapple and balsamic hints. Balanced, elegant and fresh on the mouth with an impressive minerality and a very good length.