SANTA CATERINA CHARDONNAY SALENTO IGP "Celebration"

HISTORICAL AND TECHNICAL NOTES

A great Salento classic, a lively and fresh white that well expresses balance and flavor. Famous throughout the world, here in Salento Chardonnay has found an environment particularly suited to its cultivation. The grapes are harvested in August and subjected to cryomaceration. A period of refinement in thermoregulated steel tanks follows.

GRAPES

Chardonnay

PLANT DENSITY

4,500 plants per hectare

BREEDING TECHNIQUE

Trellis systems between the provinces of Brindisi, Lecce and Taranto.

LAND

Deep, medium textured tending towards clayey.

HARVEST

Early August

VINIFICATION

Soft pressing and fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks at 15°C.

REFINEMENT

Steel and bottle.

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS

At sight it presents a bright straw yellow color. The nose reveals hints of yellow fruit, peach and plum, delicate floral touches and pleasant minerality. The sip surprises for the freshness and the satisfying flavor. The finish in the mouth has a good persistence.

COMBINATIONS

Raw seafood; seafood risotto; grilled fish; legume soup; fresh cheeses.

SERVING TEMPERATURE

8/10°C

ALCOHOL CONTENT

12% vol.