{"product_id":"geranienfeld-alto-adige-chardonnay-2024","title":"Geranienfeld Alto Adige Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVigne Alto Adige Chardonnay is a still white wine that captures the essence of the peaks from which it originates. Produced by enhancing \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, it presents a lively yellow-green colour to the eye. The aromatic bouquet is delicately fruity, with clear hints of \u003cstrong\u003epineapple and banana\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it is slender and fresh, supported by a pleasant structural component. It pairs successfully with shellfish, oysters, fish dishes and white meats, ideally served at a \u003cstrong\u003etemperature of 12-14 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis white wine originates from the Alto Adige region. The vineyards are cultivated at an \u003cstrong\u003ealtitude between 400 and 700 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e, in a climate that is perfect for balanced ripening. The roots draw nourishment from \u003cstrong\u003ealluvial soils with porphyritic sediments\u003c\/strong\u003e, warm and deep soils that favour the growth of the vines. Trained using the \u003cstrong\u003eGuyot system\u003c\/strong\u003e, the vines best express the characteristics of Trentino-Alto Adige, giving a wine with an extremely clean and linear profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins in mid-September with a \u003cstrong\u003egentle pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fundamental step to preserve the finesse of the fruit. Fermentation at a controlled temperature ensures the clarity of the aromas, while subsequent \u003cstrong\u003ematuration on fine lees\u003c\/strong\u003e in stainless steel tanks adds volume to the palate. The decision to avoid \u003cstrong\u003emalolactic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e preserves the wine's natural gustatory tension, ensuring vitality and a good ageing potential over time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegant \u003cstrong\u003esingle-variety Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e expresses the authentic freshness of the South Tyrolean mountains, thanks to vineyards located between 400 and 700 metres above sea level on fertile alluvial soils. The careful and delicate processing involves ageing on the \u003cstrong\u003efine lees in steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, excluding malolactic fermentation to preserve a lean and lively sensory profile. In the glass, it reveals a bright yellow-green colour and an enveloping \u003cstrong\u003efruity bouquet\u003c\/strong\u003e with notes of pineapple and banana. Ideal with oysters, shellfish and white meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Geranienfeld","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45670738985131,"sku":"58387","price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-uk\/products\/geranienfeld-alto-adige-chardonnay-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}