Girlan
Chardonnay 2025
Other years:
2024| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Maturation on fine lees in stainless steel tanks |
| Other years | 2024 |
- Origin and region: Oltradige and Egna at 300–500 metres, on glacial sediments and porphyry
- Aromatic profile: hints of white peach, rosemary honey, light tropical notes and herbs
- Tasting characteristics: dry white wine, full-bodied, lively freshness and persistent finish
- Vinification: hand-picked, temperature-controlled fermentation in steel, matured on fine lees
- Practical features: 13% vol, screw cap, ideal with raw dishes, Asian cuisine and white meats
Description
What kind of wine is it
Girlan offers an elegant dry white wine that clearly expresses the character of South Tyrol. In the glass, the Chardonnay reveals a delicate bouquet, featuring notes of white peach, rosemary honey, subtle tropical hints and Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, the lively freshness supports a slender body, delivering a persistent and vibrant finish. Perfect as a refined aperitif, it pairs beautifully with raw seafood, fish risottos, white meats and Asian dishes.
Where does it come from
The grapes come from the hills of Oltradige and Egna, in the Lower Adige, at an altitude between 300 and 500 metres above sea level. The soils are rich in minerals and composed of glacial sediments, with a marked presence of volcanic porphyry rock and well-aerated calcareous-gravelly soils. Under the guidance of oenologist Gerhard Kofler, Girlan enhances this pedological matrix to give the wine a distinct territorial character, capable of delivering a vertical and savoury sip in the glass.
How is it produced
The harvest is carried out by hand, carefully picking the bunches to preserve the integrity of the skins. This is followed by a gentle pressing and clarification of the must through natural sedimentation. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. Maturation continues on the fine lees in steel, enhancing the structure and precision of the aromas without altering the varietal expression. This rigorous production process results in a vegan white wine with a taut and enveloping profile.
History and Curiosities
Produced by the historic Girlan winery, founded in 1923, this elegant Chardonnay Alto Adige DOC originates between 300 and 500 metres above sea level on the hills of Oltradige and Bassa Atesina. The prized vineyards take root in unique soils, characterised by glacial era sediments and volcanic porphyry rock, which impart a magnificent sense of place to the wine. Under the guidance of oenologist Gerhard Kofler, careful ageing on fine lees in steel enhances its lively freshness and delicate aromas, with seductive fruity notes.
Tasting notes
Perfume
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Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1923
- Oenologist: Gerhard Kofler
- Bottles produced: 1.350.000
- Hectares: 220
Today, about 200 greatly committed and motivated winegrowers and their families farm an area covering about 230 hectares of vineyards in the best production areas of Oltradige and Bassa Atesina. Our enologist, Gerhard Kofler, keeps in close personal contact with the winegrowers and provides his professional advice during the growing season. This beneficial exchange of expertise sets the foundations for producing highest quality wines. The wines are among the most awarded in the region and available in more than 40 countries worldwide. Read more
| Name | Girlan Chardonnay 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still semi-aromatic |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Girlan |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced by the historic Girlan winery, founded in 1923, this elegant Chardonnay Alto Adige DOC originates between 300 and 500 metres above sea level on the hills of Oltradige and Bassa Atesina. The prized vineyards take root in unique soils, characterised by glacial era sediments and volcanic porphyry rock, which impart a magnificent sense of place to the wine. Under the guidance of oenologist Gerhard Kofler, careful ageing on fine lees in steel enhances its lively freshness and delicate aromas, with seductive fruity notes. |
| Origin | Hills of Oltradige and Egna, Alto Adige, Italy (Bassa Atesina) |
| Soil composition | Volcanic porphyritic rock and gravelly calcareous soils |
| Yield per hectare | 70 hl/ha |
| Production technique | Manual harvest; soft pressing; clarification by natural settling; fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks; ageing on fine lees in stainless steel |
| Wine making | Gentle crushing of the grapes; clarification of the must by natural sedimentation; fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature; ageing on fine lees in stainless steel. |
| Aging | Maturation on fine lees in stainless steel tanks |
| Total acidity | 6.14 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 1.4 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |