Cantina Collalto - Chardonnay Marca Trevigiana IGP 2015 - 0,75l

A classic noble variety of French origins known throughout the world. Conte Collalto takes painstaking care to ensure that its Chardonnay displays all of the variety’s rich complexity, preserving its fragrances of green apple and acacia blossom, and the naturally full flavours of perfectly-ripe grapes, harvested in the vineyards carpeting the hills surrounding the Castello di San Salvatore.

Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Serving temperature: 10°C
Alcohol: 12.5%
Acidity: 5.5 g/l

GROWING AREA PROFILE
Location: Hills surrounding the Castello di San Salvatore
Elevation: 50 metres
Aspect: South
Soil profile: Medium texture
Vineyard density: 3,000 vines/hectare

VINIFICATION AND AGEING
Vineyard yield: 100 q/ha
Harvest period: September 1-20
Pressing: De-stemming and gentle pressing
Fermentation containers: Temperature-controlled stainless steel
Fermentation period: 8 days
Maturation containers: Temperature-controlled stainless steel
Maturation period: 6 months
Second fermentation: Charmat method in pressure fermenters
Bottle ageing: 3 months

TASTING NOTES
Appearance: Pale straw colour, with pale green highlights
Bouquet: Lovely fruity fragrances hinting of Golden Delicious apple and freshly-baked bread
Palate: An appealing, smooth texture and full, rich flavours, with scents of ripe apple and acacia honey on the finish.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Velvety and full-flavoured, this wine pairs well with both cold and hot antipasti, simple as well as festive, with
mild sausages and cold cuts, and with fresh and medium-aged cheeses. Perfect with light first courses of fish or
vegetable soups. Its firm alcohol makes it ideal for grilled fish and light meats, and dishes baked in paper.