Vie di Romans
Cortesar Climat Chardonnay 2017
| Denomination | DOC Friuli Isonzo Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Aged for 18 months in stainless steel (sur lie method) |
- Name and grape variety: Friuli Isonzo DOC, 100% Chardonnay, still dry white wine
- Vintage and format: 2017 harvest, 0.75 litre bottle, 14% alcohol content
- Ageing on lees: 18 months in stainless steel on fine lees for greater smoothness
- Sensory profile: Floral and fruity notes, hints of minerality, straw yellow colour
- Pairings and serving: Ideal with shellfish and fried fish, decant for 1 hour, serve at 12-14 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Cortesar Climat Chardonnay by Vie di Romans is a still white wine from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, made from Chardonnay grapes. Belonging to the controlled designation of origin Friuli Isonzo, it stands out for its fresh and elegant profile, with floral, fruity notes and mineral nuances, offering a balanced, smooth and silky sip. The production involves ageing in steel using the sur lie method, which enhances the lively acidity and long persistence.
Where it comes from
Originating from the Friuli Isonzo area in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, this wine reflects a highly suited region. The vines grow on stony soils, a feature that gives the glass a defined taste and clear mineral sensations. The Vie di Romans winery, led by the Gallo family, vinifies only its own grapes to highlight the specific character of each vineyard.
How it is produced
The production involves eighteen months of ageing in steel with the sur lie method, which ensures aromatic clarity and freshness. The rest on fine lees imparts a pleasant sensation of softness and silkiness, perfectly balanced by the natural acidity. This process enhances the fruity and floral notes, outlining a consistent organoleptic profile and very precise persistence.
History and Curiosities
The Gallo family's commitment to the world of vines and wine began over a century ago. An interesting and historically significant aspect of Vie di Romans is the decision to vinify exclusively grapes from their own estates: this allows them to fully respect and express the authentic sensory quintessence and the specific historical character of the originating vineyards.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1900
- Oenologist: Gianfranco Gallo
- Bottles produced: 300.000
- Hectares: 67
Since 1978, the winery has been run by Gianfranco who, through rigorous and daring viticultural choices, combined with careful oenological interpretation, has affirmed a qualitative style of great personality, which has distinguished the Vie di Romans winery over the last twenty years.
Important milestones in this last historical journey have been: 1978 first bottling and first commercial label, 1982 start of a cycle of viticultural modernisation aimed at high quality, 1989 construction of the new cellar built on three floors, 1990 vinification of grapes separated according to cru of origin, 1992 commercial release of the 1990s vintage and from this date onwards white wines will always be marketed two years after the harvest. Read more
| Name | Vie di Romans Cortesar Climat Chardonnay 2017 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Friuli Isonzo DOC |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Vendor | Vie di Romans |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Gallo family's commitment to the world of vines and wine began over a century ago. An interesting and historically significant aspect of Vie di Romans is the decision to vinify exclusively grapes from their own estates: this allows them to fully respect and express the authentic sensory quintessence and the specific historical character of the originating vineyards. |
| Origin | Friuli Isonzo (Friuli-Venezia Giulia), Italia |
| Soil composition | Stony |
| Production technique | Sur lie method |
| Wine making | Sur lie method; aged 18 months in stainless steel |
| Aging | Aged for 18 months in stainless steel (sur lie method) |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |