Chardonnay Blanc, Tenuta Mazzolino

CHARDONNAY BLANC

Appellation

Oltrepò Pavese D.O.C.

Grape Variety

100% Chardonnay

First vintage

1993

Vineyard

2.5 Ha

Exposure

North-North/East

Elevation

180 to 220 mt asl

Gradient

35% to 55%

Year of planting

1992, 2000, 2003

Vine density

5,000 x Ha

Grape yield

47 qt

Soil composition

Clayey-loamy topsoil intermixed with veins of sand, chalky bedrock

Pruning system

Guyot

Harvest

Manual harvest in small plastic crates

Fermentation protocol

Temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats

Winemaking

Barrel fermented in traditional Burgundy “pièces” (228 lt capacity), 20% new oak

Elevage

Malolactic fermentation and barrel maturation on gross lees for 10 months, with periodic “bâtonnages”

Alcohol

13% by vol

Total Acidity

5.90 g/l

Volatile Acidity

0.75 g/l

Ph

3.29

Service temperature

10° - 12° C

Colour

Brilliant gold with an edge of bright green

Aromas

Intense, opulent aromas of lemon zest, nectarine, hazelnut and crème brûlée. Classic mix of citrus and elegant toasty notes of a high-quality barrel-fermented Chardonnay

Taste

A full-bodied palate with ripe pear and apple accents followed by anise and roast hazelnuts from the time in barrel. The citrusy notes evolve into a mineral and saline mid-palate. Long, bright and lingering nish

Food pairing

Rich, savory canapès, lobster, crab and noble Mediterranean fish species such as ‘Branzino’ and ‘Orata’, grilled chicken, vegetarian pasta and risotto, fresh semi-hard cheese