Millton Vineyards
Libiamo Chardonnay 2020
| Denomination | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | New Zealand (New Zealand) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Affinato non chiarificato e non filtrato (senza filtrazione) |
- Wine and vintage: Pure Chardonnay macerated, still white 2020, 13% vol
- Origin: New Zealand, Gisborne/Manutuke; Opou vineyard with fifty-year-old vines
- Vinification: spontaneous fermentation on the skins for 235 days, without external intervention
- Ageing: vegan wine, neither clarified nor filtered to maintain an authentic profile
- Pairings: white fish, shellfish, poultry, cheeses and vegetarian dishes
Description
What kind of wine is it
Libiamo Chardonnay from Millton Vineyards is a skin-contact white wine from New Zealand. Made from Chardonnay grapes, it stands out for its structured profile typical of orange wines. The absence of filtration gives it a pleasant textural consistency, making it ideal to accompany an entire meal. Its complexity pairs harmoniously with shellfish, poultry, flavourful cheeses and vegetarian dishes.
Where does it come from
This white wine originates in the Gisborne region, in the Manutuke area, where the Opou vineyard is located. The historic vines sink their roots into young sedimentary soils, benefiting from a temperate climate moderated by the constant breezes of the Pacific Ocean. Millton Vineyards adopts an organic and sustainable approach, based on dry farming without synthetic chemicals, aimed at ensuring a clear expression of the terroir.
How is it produced
The winemaking process aims to preserve the original purity of the fruit. The grapes undergo a spontaneous fermentation alongside a prolonged skin maceration of over two hundred days, which gives the Chardonnay deep and complex aromas. The process ends with essential ageing, without fining or filtration. The result is an authentic vegan wine, capable of faithfully expressing the character of its terroir.
History and Curiosities
The Libiamo Chardonnay 2020 from Millton Vineyards is a fascinating skin-contact white that embodies the authentic spirit of the Opou vineyard in Gisborne, New Zealand. Produced from fifty-year-old vines cultivated according to strict organic and sustainable principles, this vegan wine captures the essence of the sedimentary soils and the cool Pacific breezes. Its uniqueness lies in the skin maceration lasting a full 235 days, followed by a natural fermentation without external intervention. Aged without filtration or fining, it offers a pure and uncompromising experience.
Tasting notes
Color
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Traditional viticulture is practiced in all vineyards and all are dry-farmed, with no insecticide, herbicide, systemic fungicide or soluble fertilisers used. Read more
| Name | Millton Vineyards Libiamo Chardonnay 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | N/A |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | New Zealand |
| Vendor | Millton Vineyards |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Libiamo Chardonnay 2020 from Millton Vineyards is a fascinating skin-contact white that embodies the authentic spirit of the Opou vineyard in Gisborne, New Zealand. Produced from fifty-year-old vines cultivated according to strict organic and sustainable principles, this vegan wine captures the essence of the sedimentary soils and the cool Pacific breezes. Its uniqueness lies in the skin maceration lasting a full 235 days, followed by a natural fermentation without external intervention. Aged without filtration or fining, it offers a pure and uncompromising experience. |
| Origin | Gisborne / Manutuke (Opou, Te Arai, Clos de Ste. Anne vineyards), New Zealand |
| Climate | Temperate climate |
| Soil composition | Suoli sedimentari geologicamente giovani |
| Fermentation | 235 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation on the skins for 235 days; not clarified and unfiltered (without filtration) |
| Wine making | Fermented on the skins for 235 days, with traditionally grown grapes and fermented without intervention; not clarified and not filtered. |
| Aging | Affinato non chiarificato e non filtrato (senza filtrazione) |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |