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Type : still white Wine
Varietal : Chardonnay
Appellation : Sicilia IGT
Alcohol content : 13.5% by vol.
Cellaring : 3-5 year
So far chardonnay has been interpreted in two different ways. On the one hand, it can express all of the fresh, floral characteristics that are linked to the varietys natural acidity or, on the other, it can display great complexity on the nose and opulent yet tangy fruit due to maturation in high-quality oak.
The Chardonnay Santa Margherita and its winemakers are proposing is designed as a synthesis of these two possibilities. The project for this wine began with the selection of Sicily as its production area. Here, the golden sunshine and harvesting that is deliberately geared towards achieving a perfect balance between acidity and fruit yield a wine of rare completeness and balance.
Following temperature-controlled fermentation, a brief period in oak for a small proportion of the wine adds faintly spicy notes, giving the finished product greater complexity. Bottle-aging, then, accentuates the mineral notes of this white wine.
In the glass, the wines deep straw yellow color gives an indication of the richness and intensity of its bouquet. Indeed, it is its nose that surprises you at first, mingling delicate scents of white flowers with fruity hints (bananas and prickly pears).
On the palate, it is immediately full yet stimulating, with rich, appealing sensations broadening out towards the base of the tongue. It is only on the finish that the tertiary nuances, yield a touch of deliberately sought-after international style.
Tasting Notes:
This elegant dry wine offers a bouquet with floral and fruity notes and a long, complex finish.
Culinary Suggestions:
Delicious with even quite elaborate fish recipes, or with white meats and poultry in spicy sauces. And mixed grills.
Serving Temperature:
10-12 C (50-54 F)
| Product Type: Wine | Type: White Wine | Taste: Dry |
| Place of Origin: Italy | Brand Name: Santa Margherita | Grape Type: Chardonnay |
| Model Number: SM2 | Packing: Bottle | Type: White Wine |
| Grapes Variety: Chardonnay | Tasting Notes: Floral Bouquet | Food Suggestions: Fish,white meat,poultry |
| Production Zone: Sicily | Color: Intense yellow |