Chardonnay 2021 Kreuth 750ml K.TERLAN

'The Kreuth Chardonnay impresses with its balanced acidity, creamy structure and elegant aroma play. Thanks to its complexity and mineral note, this powerful
Chardonnay from the Terlan DOC area has great longevity.'
Rudi Kofler


Wine:
Region of Origin: South Tyrol - Italy
DOC area: South Tyrol Terlaner
Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Yield: 56 hl/ha
Orientation: South - Southwest
Slope: 5 - 30
Altitude: 260 - 350 m

Vinification:
Harvest and grape selection by hand; gentle pressing and clarification of the must by natural sedimentation of the lees; slow fermentation at controlled temperature; partial
malolactic fermentation and maturation for 10 months on the fine lees partly in stainless steel tanks (50%) and partly in large wooden barrels (50%).

Technical data:
Alcohol content: 14,0 % vol.
Residual sugar: 1,7 g/l
Total acidity: 6,0 g/l
Serving temperature: 12 - 14 °C
Recommended with: Vitello tonnato or marinated octopus; mixed antipasti and grilled vegetables; cheese dumplings or pasta aglio olio peperoncino (with garlic, olive oil and
peperoncino); grilled fish with fennel vegetables or crepes au gratin with radicchio filling; fresh tomino cheese.

Character:
Colour: sparkling straw yellow
Nose: The bouquet is characterised by exotic fruit components, such as passion fruit, pineapple, star fruit and citrus aromas. At the same time, the overall impression on
the nose is rounded off by spicy-mineral flinty notes.
Taste: On the palate, this wine proves its importance. It captivates with a supple, taut structure. Its spicy, mineral, juicy hints give the wine its own strong terroir character.