CHARDONNAY
Basilicata Indicazione Geografica Tipica

Vineyard: managed by the landowner himself, enrolled as I.G.T.
Grape variety: Chardonnay.
Altitude: 250 m.
Soil type: mid mixture warpland.
Trellising system: spurred cord.
Vine density: 4000 vines/hectar (1666 vines/acre).
Average production: 100 q grapes/hectare (40.5 q/acres) 70 q wine/hectare (29 q wine/acre).
Time between picking grapes and making wine: immediate, on the spot cellar.
Vinification: white.
Temperature of fermentation of the must: 16°C.
Total acidity: 5.6 g/l.
Steadying: by refrigeration at – 4°C.

Sensory characteristics:
Colour: straw yellow with greenish reflections.
Scent: intense, fruity and lightly floral.
Taste: soft, balanced and persistent.
Content of alcohol: 12.5-13% by vol.
Serving temperature: 8°C.
Food pairings: antipasto, fish and white meat.