Winemaker and winery: Claudio Manera, Araldica.
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay.
Region: Piedmont.
Viticulture/Vinification: Grapes are harvested at the end of August/early September from vineyards in Piedmonte in the undulating Monferrato Hills. Standard white vinification; pneumatic press, temperature controlled stainless steel fermentation at low temperatures to maintain freshness. Left in tank on fine lees until bottled under screw cap to retain freshness.
Availability: Now - 308 stores.
13.5% vol.
Quite a vegetal nose. Pointless wine. I’d never buy this. It’s neutral and provokes no interest at all. For me.
23/03/10
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