| Producer: |
Masut da Rive |
| Wine: |
Chardonnay DOC |
| Grape Variety: |
100% Chardonnay |
| Production Zone: |
Isonzo del Friuli |
| Altitude: |
250 feet above sea level |
| Surface Area/Yield: |
5 acres, 2.5 tons per acre |
| Exposure: |
Southeast |
| Soil: |
Chalky with gravel and clay. |
| Vinification & Aging: |
The grapes were whole cluster pressed and the juice was settled and racked off the lees into stainless steel tanks for the initial fermentation. After 3 days the must was transferred into stainless steel for further alcoholic fermentation and aged for 8 months. A light filtration was followed by bottling and an additional 3 months bottle aging prior to release. |
| Production: |
335 cases |
| Alcohol: |
13% |
| Description: |
Straw yellow in color. Aromas of dried fruits and flowers and vanilla with a beautifully textured, silky finish. |
| Food Pairing: |
White meats, grilled fish and pasta. |
