Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Chardonnay Graf 2023 Kellerei Meran Burggräfler

The Chardonnay of the "Graf" line is an elegant white wine from Cantina Merano, obtained from Chardonnay grapes grown in the areas of Cermes, Lana and Marlengo, at an altitude of between 400 and 550 meters. The vineyards, with plants ranging in age from 10 to 30 years, thrive on porous and sandy hilly soils, with a high percentage of gravel and a good supply of clay and humus, which contribute to the complexity of the wine.

The vinification involves an alcoholic fermentation in large oak and steel barrels, followed by a period of maturation on the lees that includes a partial malolactic fermentation. This technique gives the wine structure and roundness, while maintaining a pleasant freshness, a distinctive element of the Graf line.

In the glass it presents a beautiful straw yellow. The nose opens with intense hints of pineapple and banana, which give the bouquet an exotic and inviting character. On the palate a good flavor and a harmonious balance stand out, which make it a wine of great elegance and persistence.

This white wine is perfect with fish dishes, seafood, white meats, risottos and Käsenocken (bread and cheese dumplings).