Importer Notes:  Like many French varieties Chardonnay has also been well suited for the Alpine environment of Alto Adige.  Consistently balanced between ripe fruit and savory mineral notes.

Grapes:  100% Chardonnay

Farming:  Sustainable

Vineyard:  Vineyards in Appiano & Caldaro.

Vine Age:  5-30 years

Altitude:  400-500 MASL

Soil:  Limestone and moraine debris (ancient glacier melts).

Winemaking:  Fermentation and aging in stainless steel.  Partial malolactic fermentation.

Tasting Notes:  Ripe apple and melon.  Fresh, juicy and persistent.

Pairings: Pasta salads & porcini carpaccio.