Natural Merchant. Organic Food and Organic Wine

AGRINATURA ORGANIC ITALIAN CHARDONNAY 

Winemaker: Giancarlo Ceci
Appellation: Puglia region of Italy
Varietals: 100% Chardonnay 

Production Area
All of the production is from the Agrinatura Estate in the Italian Province of Puglia, near the village of Andria. The production area includes soils which are very permeable and rich in limestone. The elevation near the Adriatic Sea averages 250 meters, producing an ideal Mediterranean climate for agricultural biodiversity. 

Planting Density
2000 to 2200 plants per hectare for old tendone pergolas, 4500 to 5000 plants per hectare for young counter espaliers. 

Training System
One fruiting cane for tendoni, spurred cordon for counter espaliers. 

Vinification Technique
Soft crushing, controlled temperature fermentation at 15 degrees C in stainless steel tanks and aging on fine lees; partial MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION. 

Ageing Technique
Ageing and stabilization in stainless steel tanks for 6-8 months with frequent batonnage; further ageing for a few months in the bottle. 

Tasting Notes Wine Enthusiast: Straightforward and genuine, this Chardonnay made with organic grapes in Puglia delivers aromas of peach, fresh apricot and almond skin. The wine is clean, easy, refreshing and unpretentious on all levels. The winery has been handed down from father to son for eight generations. 

Serving Temperature: 10-12 degrees C 

Analytical Data: Alcohol 13% by volume

 

 

Beverage Tasting Institute (BTI)  – www.tastings.com
WORLD WINE CHAMPIONSHIPS AWARD: Silver Medal
RATED: 85 points (Highly Recommended)

Green Wine Competition
WINNER – Agrinatura Chardonnay
“OVERALL CHARDONNAY”

WINE ENTHUSIAST MAGAZINE
86 pts