2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Pomino Bianco Riserva DOC
Region Pomino
Soil Predominantly sandy soil
Elevation 700.0 meters
Orientation South
Fermentation Vessels Barriques
Pressing Method Extremely Soft, Gentle Pressing Followed By Cold Settling/Decantation Of The Clear Must
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Production Details Hand harvested into crates. Alcoholic and partial malolactic fermentation took place in barriques described as 50% new and 50% first fill. The wine subsequently matured in wood on its lees, with bâtonnage when needed, followed by an unspecified period of bottle ageing.
Tasting Notes Straw yellow with golden highlights; fresh and mineral; orange blossom, citrus, white flowers, exotic and ripe fruit, integrated spice, honey; fresh, savoury, deep and long
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay 100%
Classification Pomino Bianco Riserva DOC
Region Pomino
Soil Predominantly sandy soil
Elevation 700.0 meters
Orientation South
Fermentation Vessels Barriques
Pressing Method Extremely Soft, Gentle Pressing Followed By Cold Settling/Decantation Of The Clear Must
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak50%
Production Details Hand harvested into crates. Fermentation and partial malolactic fermentation took place in 50% new and 50% second-fill barriques. The wine matured in wood on its lees with bâtonnage as needed, followed by an unspecified period of bottle ageing.
Tasting Notes Straw yellow with golden highlights; ripe white peach, pear and sweet spices; intense, complex, structured, ethereal, lingering and clean
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Pomino Bianco Riserva DOC
Region Pomino
Soil Predominantly sandy soil
Elevation 700.0 meters
Orientation South
Fermentation Vessels Barriques
Pressing Method Extremely Soft, Gentle Pressing Followed By Cold Settling/Decantation Of The Clear Must
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak50%
Production Details Hand harvested into boxes. Fermentation and partial malolactic fermentation took place in 50% new and 50% second-passage barriques. Maturation continued in wood on the lees with bâtonnage as needed, followed by an unspecified period of bottle ageing.
Tasting Notes Bright intense straw yellow with golden highlights; ripe and exotic fruit, broom, orange blossom, mimosa, white pepper and sweet spices; enveloping, creamy, mineral and persistent
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Pomino Bianco Riserva DOC
Region Pomino
Soil Predominantly sandy soil
Elevation 700.0 meters
Orientation South
Fermentation Vessels Barriques
Pressing Method Extremely Soft, Gentle Pressing Followed By Cold Settling/Decantation Of The Clear Must
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Production Details Hand harvested into crates. Alcoholic and partial malolactic fermentation took place in barriques described as 50% new and 50% first fill. The wine then aged in wood on its lees with bâtonnage when needed, followed by an unspecified period of bottle ageing.
Tasting Notes Straw yellow with golden highlights; pear, mango, banana, pineapple, candied citrus peel, orange blossom and dried fruit; savoury, mineral, elegant, harmonious, long and persistent
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Pomino Bianco Riserva DOC
Region Pomino
Soil Mostly sandy soil
Elevation 700.0 meters
Orientation South
Fermentation Vessels Barriques
Pressing Method Very Soft, Gentle Pressing Followed By Cold Clarification After Decantation
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Production Details Hand harvested into crates. Alcoholic and partial malolactic fermentation occurred in barriques described as 50% new and 50% used for the first time. The wine then aged on its lees in wood, with stirring as necessary, followed by an unspecified period of bottle ageing.
Tasting Notes Bright straw yellow with golden tinges; grapefruit, bergamot, tropical fruit, orange blossom, chamomile, sweet spice and toast; fresh, soft, elegant, intense and persistent
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Pomino Bianco Riserva DOC
Region Pomino
Soil Mostly sandy soil
Elevation 700.0 meters
Orientation South
Fermentation Vessels Barriques
Pressing Method Extremely Soft, Gentle Pressing Followed By Cold Clarification After Decantation
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Production Details Hand harvested into crates. Alcoholic and partial malolactic fermentation occurred in barriques described as 50% new and 50% being used for the first time. The wine then aged on its lees in wood with stirring as necessary, followed by an unspecified period of bottle ageing.
Tasting Notes Shiny straw yellow with gold; candied orange peel, pink grapefruit, pineapple, acacia, mimosa, magnolia, vanilla, cinnamon, roasted hazelnut and ginger; structured, creamy, savoury and long
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Pomino Bianco Riserva DOC
Region Pomino
Elevation 700.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Barriques
Pressing Method Extremely Soft, Gentle Pressing Followed By Cold Clarification After Decantation
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Production Details Hand harvested into crates. Alcoholic and partial malolactic fermentation occurred in barriques described as 50% new and 50% being used for the first time. The wine then aged in wood on its lees with stirring as needed, followed by an unspecified period of bottle ageing.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow with golden reflections; orange blossom, magnolia, gorse, candied and dried citrus fruit, gentle spice and tertiary notes; fresh, harmonious, structured and persistent
Critics Ratings James Suckling 94; Wine Advocate 93+; Luca Maroni 93
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Pomino Bianco Riserva DOC
Region Pomino
Elevation 700.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Barriques
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing Followed By Cold Clarification After Decantation
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Production Details Hand harvested into crates. Alcoholic and partial malolactic fermentation took place in barriques, half of them new. The wine aged on its lees in wooden containers for ten months with stirring as needed, followed by another four months in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes Bright straw yellow with golden reflections; candied orange peel, dried fruit, white flowers, subtle pepper and toast; fresh, harmonious, balanced, long and persistent
Critics Ratings James Suckling 91
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