St. Michael-Eppan - Sanct Valentin - Chardonnay 2022
- Producer
- Blend 100% Chardonnay
- Country Italy
- Region Trentino-Alto-Adige
- Appellation Alto Adige
- UPC 643976457005
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Item# 83683-22/6PK
James Suckling
92pt
Age of vines
10 to 32 years.
Background
The popular grape variety is familiar to people all around the globe. However,
in the municipality of Eppan's top selected vineyards, the grapes develop
in such an excellent way that they produce a high-quality and vigorous yet
elegant premium wine. Chardonnay has formed part of the Sanct Valentin
line since 1986, and is one of the winery's most important wines. Excellent
balance, well-integrated acidity and excellent aging potential.
Food pairing
Pairs well with hearty dishes like fritto misto (fried seafood), porcini-mushroom
ravioli with cream sauce and risotto with Graukase cheese and chili. It also goes
well with roasted chicken and "Wiener Schnitzel". Serve between 10 to 12 degrees Celcius.
Harvest
Early to mid of September; harvest and selection of grapes by hand.
Tasting notes
Strong, mineral, buttery and full-bodied. Fruity aroma of ripe fruit and notes of smoky vanilla on the nose.
Vinification
Fermentation, malolactic fermentation and development on the lees in
barrique-tonneaux. Assemblage takes place after almost a year, followed
by at least eight months of further maturation in concrete barrels.
