Donnafugata Contessa Entellina Chardonnay DOC Chiarandà

32,90 €

43,87 € per 1 l

incl. 22% VAT , plus

Contents: 0,75 l

EAN: 8000852002346

Description

Type: White Contessa Entellina Chardonnay DOP

Grapes: Chardonnay. Trained in the counter-espalier system and pruned in spurred cordon. Average planting density, 5,000 vines per hectare (2,024 an acre); production of about 4 tons per hectare (1.62 tons an acre). Soil of medium consistency, tending to clayey.

Wine-making: The grapes are harvested at night in August. The must, obtained by soft pressing, is fermented at controlled temperatures and matured ‘sur lies’ for 5-6 months, half in small cement tanks and half in French oak (barriques and tonneaux of Burgundy). Aged in bottles for at least 24 months before its release to the market.

Description: A wine with personality and elegance, it combines power and softness. Aromas of of Mediterranean scrub and romatic herbs, hints of yellow pulp fruit and a touch of vanilla. The flavour is round and mouth-filling. An imposing structure with a perfect balance of acidity and flavour. Excellent ageing potential.

Food & Wine: Perfect with smoked fish, pasta dishes, Sicilian cuisine, pasta alla Norma (with tomatoes, fried aubergines and aged ricotta), mushroom terrines, sauces and elaborate white meat dishes, moderately aged cheeses..

Two dishes: "Cous Cous" of fish or meat, not too spicy. Petto di tacchino con insalata di ovoli (turkey breast with mushroom salad).

Manufacturer:
Category:	White Wine
SKU:	218248
GTIN:	8000852002346
Content‍:	0,75 l
Vintage‍:	2021
Regions‍:	Sicily
Variety‍:	Chardonnay
Produced in‍:	Italy
Allergen information‍:	Sulfites
Alcohol content‍:	13,5 Vol. %
Manufacturer address‍:	Contrada Statella, 95036 Randazzo CT