Il Castagneto
Chardonnay Ticino DOC
2022
Own production
Grape variety Chardonnay
Vineyard location Avegno Valle Maggia and Locarno Delta della Maggia
Soil Sandy to gravelly-sandy, derived from granitic rocks and gneiss
Density 3500 vines per hectare
Training system Double Guyot
Production per m2 700 g
Ageing Fermentation and ageing in new barriques for approx. 12 months
Storage 2025-2027
Vinification Manual grape harvest. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in new French oak barriques. Manual harvesting of the grapes from the second week of September.
How it looks
Bright and compact golden yellow.
Aroma
Complexity and finesse thanks to fruity notes of litchis, white peach and banana. Background of white pepper, mint, pleasant vanilla notes and light roasting.
Taste
Taste impact dictated by medium freshness. The sip is full and balanced. A persistent, dry and rounded finish entices us to the next sip.
Perfect match with
Chardonnay for the whole meal. Ideal with stuffed vegetarian savoury pies. Spaghetti Terreni alla Maggia with shellfish bisque and scallops. Stuffed omelettes.
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