FORMAT: 0.75L
GRAPE VARIETY: CHARDONNAY 100%
VINTAGE: 2021
PLACE: SICILY-ITALY
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13.5%VOL
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It was born in 1992 as Chiarandà del Merlo from the name of the two vineyards where the grapes destined for its production are grown. The name was then simplified to Chiarandà and the label was enriched with a female presence that tells of its complexity and refinement. Mediterranean Elegance. Refined interpretations of terroir. When you want to live a refined sensory experience. Share your passion for elegant and long-lived wines. Experience a moment of true beauty. |
VINTAGE:
In Contessa Entellina in the 2021 vintage, rainfall was concentrated in winter, particularly in February and March, while spring was dry; in this season the delicate phases of flowering and fruit setting took place regularly. At the end of June, there was a slowdown in the vegetative phase of the plants, later compensated by the drops in temperature in July. A heat wave in the first two weeks of August accelerated ripening. The entire vegetative-productive cycle was accompanied by intense and careful work in the vineyard and thus concluded regularly. The quantity of grapes produced is slightly higher than 2020 which - it should be remembered - had been below average.
HARVEST AND VINIFICATION:
The manual harvest of Chardonnay in crates with careful selection of the grapes in the vineyard took place in the second half of August. The fermentation took place in steel at a temperature of 16-17°C. Aging 8 months on the noble lees, partly in oak (65%, first and second passage barriques) and partly in cement tanks (35%); finally in the bottle for at least 22 months.
TASTING NOTES:
Straw yellow in color, it offers an intense and complex bouquet with fruity notes (yellow apple and pear), floral and elegant scents given by the long refinement (hazelnuts and hay). In the mouth it is broad and structured, with a pleasant savoury and mineral texture. A white wine with a long persistence, rich in nuances and with great aging potential. Longevity over 15 years.
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING:
Ideal with fish dishes, including smoked ones, and white meats; try with risottos, legumes and medium-aged cheeses. Serve in large, tall glasses. Excellent at 11 - 13°C.