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SKU 825424
$29.94/bottle
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A medium-bodied white with a solid core of fruit and creamy texture. Dried apricot and apple character throughout. Tangy acidity at the end. Drink now.
Of all the white wine grape varietals, surely the one that has spread the furthest and is most widely appreciated is Chardonnay. This green-skinned grape is now grown all over the Old and New Worlds, from New Zealand to the Americas, from England to Chile, and is one of the first varietals people think of when considering white wine grapes. Perhaps this is because of its huge popularity, which reached a peak in the 1990s, thanks to new technologies combining with traditional methods to bring the very best features out of the Chardonnay grape and allow its unique qualities to shine through. Most fine Chardonnay wines use a process known as malolactic fermentation, wherein the malic acids in the grape juice are converted to lactic acids, allowing a creamier, buttery nature to come forward in the wine. No grape varietal is better suited to this process than Chardonnay, which manages to balance these silky, creamy notes with fresh white fruit flavors beautifully.
Country
Italy
There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.
Region
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Friuli-Venezia Giulia is an important Italian wine region, situated high in the northernmost parts of the country, and close to the Slovenian and Austrian borders. As such, there is a considerable Germanic influence on the wines of this region, with varietals such as Riesling growing alongside Italian classics such as Pinot Grigio. The finest wines of Friuli-Venezia Giulia are considered to be those which capture the alpine essence of the region, with its pine scented terroirs and crystal mountain waters which run down from the mountains. There are also several interesting lesser known grape varietals processed in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, which gives the region a unique wine culture which the local wine makers are immensely proud of, and which makes the region a fascinating one to explore.
Appellation
Friuli Isonzo
JS93pts
James Suckling
A medium-bodied white with a solid core of fruit and creamy texture. Dried apricot and apple character throughout. Tangy acidity at the end. Drink now.
WS91pts
Wine Spectator
A bright, elegant and well-spiced white, offering an aromatic mix of nectarine, lime blossom and white cherry flavors, with a touch of toast point set in a finely knit, medium-bodied frame. Features a long, mouthwatering finish. Drink now through 2027. 4,500 cases made, 280 cases imported.
VM90pts
Vinous Media
Light straw-yellow color. Clean apple and fresh citrus on the nose, with notes of white flowers and sweet oaky spices adding complexity. Fruity and expansive on the palate, offering a smooth mouthfeel of tropical and orchard fruit flavors along with a refreshing nuance of lemon rind. Lingers nicely on the gently oaked finish, which is focused and nuanced.
DC90pts
Decanter
In a warm vintage this Chardonnay is representative of the region's expression of the grape, with rich and mature aromas such as cantaloupe melon and pineapple. The intense toastiness is not integrated yet, followed by a tingling and savoury palate typical of Isonzo, with a balanced character. Drinking Window 2019 - 2025.
Winery Notes
Perfect for young and medium bodied white wines which don't require excessive oxygenation to open. The opening slightly tight than the body of the glass favors the concentration of aromas towards the nose, enhancing the perception of aromas and limiting the dispersion
