{"product_id":"cloudy-bay-marlborough-chardonnay-2023","title":"Cloudy Bay Marlborough Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine is it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals in the \u003cstrong\u003eCloudy Bay Marlborough Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e a New Zealand expression of great purity and stylistic precision. The glass reveals an aromatic profile characterised by green apple, peach and orange blossom, combined with elegant \u003cstrong\u003enotes of toasted hazelnut\u003c\/strong\u003e and light spices. On the palate, the pronounced freshness and \u003cstrong\u003emineral texture\u003c\/strong\u003e balance a full-bodied and pleasantly creamy mouthfeel. The sip moves with great energy, finishing in a \u003cstrong\u003epersistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e with clear citrus accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere does it come from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from selected parcels in \u003cstrong\u003eMarlborough\u003c\/strong\u003e, specifically in the areas of Brancott, Fairhall, Ben Morven and the central Wairau Valley. The area benefits from a \u003cstrong\u003emaritime climate\u003c\/strong\u003e with marked temperature variations, optimal conditions to ensure balanced ripening of the fruit. \u003cstrong\u003eCloudy Bay\u003c\/strong\u003e carefully tends each individual vineyard to capture the purest \u003cstrong\u003eterritorial identity\u003c\/strong\u003e. The combination of different plots creates a \u003cstrong\u003eharmonious blend\u003c\/strong\u003e that combines the freshness of the cooler areas with the fullness of those more exposed to the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hand-picked bunches undergo gentle pressing to extract the purest must. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. A portion of the wine undergoes \u003cstrong\u003epartial malolactic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e to give greater structural roundness, followed by a period of ageing in wood for about twelve months. This meticulous process results in a white wine with a marked gastronomic vocation, ideal for accompanying \u003cstrong\u003efine raw fish\u003c\/strong\u003e, seafood pasta with shellfish, delicate white meats and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn undisputed pioneer of New Zealand winemaking, the winery expresses the pure vocation of the region through the \u003cstrong\u003eCloudy Bay Marlborough Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e. An absolute dedication that begins among the vines, with \u003cstrong\u003ehand-picked grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e from the best plots in the region. Thanks to this meticulous artisanal approach, the 2023 vintage has won prestigious awards, including the renowned 92 points awarded by \u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e and Wine Spectator. Completed with a screw cap closure that pays homage to 1985, the year the winery was founded, this white wine embodies true oenological excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cloudy Bay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45940563968171,"sku":"59372","price":35.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/cloudy-bay-marlborough-chardonnay-2023_59372_1_d73c9c33-66fd-44fe-9ac0-c67240f69e96.webp?v=1773797361","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-ch\/products\/cloudy-bay-marlborough-chardonnay-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}