Cantina Tramin
Chardonnay Glarea 2024
Other years:
2023| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Matured in barrique, tonneau and 12 hl cask. |
| Other years | 2023 |
- Origin and variety: 100% Chardonnay from Alto Adige DOC, 2024 harvest, Cantina Tramin
- Vinification in wood: fermentation at 19°C with partial malolactic fermentation
- Ageing: matured in barrique, tonneaux and large 12 hl casks for greater complexity
- Aromatic profile: notes of ripe banana, pineapple, dried apricot and a hint of almond
- Pairings and style: dry, fresh and mineral wine, suitable for risottos and buttered fish
Description
What kind of wine it is
Tramin Glarea Chardonnay from Cantina Tramin is a still white wine that reflects the character of the Alto Adige region. Made by showcasing Chardonnay, this dry wine offers a pleasant structure. On the palate, its rounded texture harmonises with a distinct minerality, delivering a juicy sip and a long, harmonious finish. Its natural balance makes it ideal for pairing with creamy risottos, spaghetti with clams, or fish dishes with butter sauces.
Where it comes from
The vineyards are located on the lower slopes of the Mendola in Alto Adige. The vines grow on soils rich in calcareous gravel, an alluvial cone formed by the Höllenbach stream, which gives the wine a distinctive savoury character. The area enjoys a unique microclimate, with warm days and nights cooled by the katabatic winds from the Höllental valley. The significant temperature variations slow down ripening, preserving the freshness and aromatic precision of the grapes.
How it is produced
After meticulous hand harvesting, gentle pressing follows. Fermentation in wood takes place at a controlled temperature, followed by partial malolactic fermentation. Subsequent ageing in barrels enhances the structure while maintaining a clean sensory profile. Straw yellow in colour with greenish highlights, this white expresses aromas of ripe fruit such as banana, pineapple and dried apricot. On the palate, notes of almond and a distinct mineral trace emerge.
History and Curiosities
The name Glarea originates from the Rhaeto-Romance term for “gravel”, a tribute to the precious calcareous gravel soil shaped by the Höllenbach stream, which imparts a pronounced minerality to the wine. Born from the dedication of Cantina Tramin, a cooperative founded in 1898 that brings together the passion of one hundred and sixty families, this superb Chardonnay expresses all the elegance of the South Tyrolean terroir. Led by oenologist Willi Stürz, the winery creates a harmonious white, awarded 92 points by James Suckling.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1898
- Oenologist: Willi Stürz
- Bottles produced: 1.900.000
- Hectares: 270
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| Name | Tramin Chardonnay Glarea 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Cantina Tramin |
| Story | History and Curiosities The name Glarea originates from the Rhaeto-Romance term for "gravel", a tribute to the precious calcareous gravel soil shaped by the Höllenbach stream, which imparts a pronounced minerality to the wine. Born from the dedication of Cantina Tramin, a cooperative founded in 1898 that brings together the passion of one hundred and sixty families, this superb Chardonnay expresses all the elegance of the South Tyrolean terroir. Led by oenologist Willi Stürz, the winery creates a harmonious white, awarded 92 points by James Suckling. |
| Origin | Lower slopes of the Mendola, South Tyrol (Termeno/Tramin), Trentino-South Tyrol, Italy |
| Climate | Microclimate with warm daytime temperatures and accumulation of cold air at night due to katabatic winds from the Höllental valley; strong daily temperature variations |
| Soil composition | Terreno ricco di ghiaia calcarea sulle prime pendici delle vette più alte della Mendola; conoide alluvionale formato dal torrente Höllenbach |
| Yield per hectare | 55 hl/ha |
| Fermentation temperature | 19 °C |
| Production technique | Fermentation in wood at controlled temperature (19 °C) with partial malolactic fermentation; ageing in barrique, tonneaux and 12 hl cask |
| Wine making | Fermentation takes place in wood at a controlled temperature (19 °C), with partial malolactic fermentation; ageing in barriques, tonneaux and 12 hl casks. |
| Aging | Matured in barrique, tonneau and 12 hl cask. |
| Total acidity | 5.8 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 1.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |