Lingua Franca
Willamette Valley Chardonnay Avni 2022
| Denomination | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Oregon (United States of America) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | 11 months sur lie in 26% new 600 L barrels and 74% neutral wood, plus 6 months in tank with fine lees |
- Vintage and format: 2022, still Chardonnay 13% vol, 750 ml bottle, organic certified
- Aromatic profile: notes of white flowers, lemon, green apple, pear and wet stone
- Palate and finish: medium-full body, smooth texture, lively acidity, prolonged persistence
- Vinification: whole cluster pressing, 24-hour settling, barrel fermentation with indigenous yeasts
- Ageing and pairings: 11 months on lees in wood and 6 months in tank; ideal with white fish
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Avni Chardonnay by Lingua Franca is an organic white wine from the Willamette Valley that precisely expresses the character of Chardonnay. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts defines its vibrant and elegant style. On the nose, it reveals an aromatic bouquet where white flowers, green apple, citrus fruits and mineral notes of wet stone intertwine. On the palate, it displays a medium-full body and a rounded texture, supported by a natural freshness that carries the sip towards a clean and persistent finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the Willamette Valley in Oregon, through a selection of prized plots among Eola-Amity Hills, Yamhill-Carlton and the Chehalem Mountains. The territorial imprint of this complex region is strongly linked to its shallow volcanic soils, which alternate with particular areas characterised by ancient marine sediments, as in the Van Duzer Corridor. This geological combination gives the wine a pronounced minerality and a clear aromatic definition, while also ensuring a natural structural freshness.
How it is produced
The process begins with a gentle whole cluster pressing, followed by settling of the must. Alcoholic fermentation starts spontaneously in barrels, thanks to the exclusive action of indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation also occurs naturally in wood, softening the wine's profile. Ageing sur lie continues for eleven months using a combination of new and neutral barrels. Afterwards, the wine is transferred to closed tanks, where it rests for a further six months in contact with the fine lees before bottling.
History and Curiosities
The Lingua Franca Avni Chardonnay 2022 is an elegant expression of the Willamette Valley, the result of careful organic and sustainable farming in Oregon. Its complex minerality stems from the prized volcanic soils and marine sediments that characterise the region's vineyards. The meticulous winemaking process includes gentle whole-cluster pressing and spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in barrel. Ageing for eleven months in wood and six months in tank on fine lees gives the wine a rounded and vibrant texture, earning it excellent reviews from critics.
Awards
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2022
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
91/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2022
90/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
| Name | Lingua Franca Willamette Valley Chardonnay Avni 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | N/A |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | United States of America |
| Region | Oregon |
| Vendor | Lingua Franca |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Lingua Franca Avni Chardonnay 2022 is an elegant expression of the Willamette Valley, the result of careful organic and sustainable farming in Oregon. Its complex minerality stems from the prized volcanic soils and marine sediments that characterise the region's vineyards. The meticulous winemaking process includes gentle whole-cluster pressing and spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in barrel. Ageing for eleven months in wood and six months in tank on fine lees gives the wine a rounded and vibrant texture, earning it excellent reviews from critics. |
| Origin | Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States (Eola-Amity Hills and Yamhill-Carlton) |
| Soil composition | Shallow volcanic soils and marine sediments |
| Production technique | Whole cluster pressing (with 2.5% crushed grapes), 24-hour settling, barrel fermentation with indigenous yeasts, spontaneous malolactic fermentation, ageing on the lees (11 months in wood and 6 months in tank on fine lees). |
| Wine making | Whole cluster pressing (with 2.5% crushed), 24-hour settling, barrel fermentation with indigenous yeasts and spontaneous malolactic fermentation; aged sur lie for 11 months in wood and 6 months in tank on fine lees. |
| Aging | 11 months sur lie in 26% new 600 L barrels and 74% neutral wood, plus 6 months in tank with fine lees |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |