Gmajne Chardonnay

Gmajne Chardonnay 2008

Area of production Friuli Venezia Giulia, Doc Collio, vigneto Gmajne
Soil composition Sandstone marl
Production 4900 Kg/Ha
Density system 6000-8000 plants/hectare (Guyot & "Cappuccina")
Bunch The bunch is thick and small of a cylindrical shape;it has a yellow colour and a skin covered by a thick bloom’s. The pulp is soft and each berry has two to three grape-pips.
Vinification The vinification starts with a brief contact with the skin, about 12 hours; gentle press then the must is removed from the lees at low temperatures. Fermentation takes part in wood for the 40% and the rest in stainless steel tanks. The now-clarified must ferment in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. Yeast contact lengths 8 months; bottle ageing for, at least, 6 months.
Wine Straw yellow colour; in the nose is fresh and balsamic, fruity, intense with notes of quince, eldberry flowers and anise. The palate is compact and broad with a long lingering.
What we eat with it Fresh cheese, simple parmisan cheese risotto.
To be served 10-14°C
Alcohol 13.90% vol.
Acidity 4.80 g/l
Residual sugar 3.00 g/l
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