Description:
The Chardonnay “Cardellino†shows a straw-yellow color, with a complex play of fruity aromas, citrus and orange peel, some lime blossom, a mineral fullness and a spicy touch of tobacco. On the palate, this classic by Elena Walch surprises with exciting freshness and racy minerality, with elegance and juicy length. Inviting, refreshing and drinkable.
Grape variety:
Chardonnay - South Tyrol Alto Adige DOC.
Production area:
Hillside vineyard overlooking Lake Caldaro, on the Castel Ringberg estate, in the municipality of Caldaro, at 400 m a.s.l. Medium-textured soil with clayey and calcareous parts given by residues from the interglacial period.
Vinification:
Soft pressing, static clarification, followed by temperature controlled fermentation (20°C), after which the wine is kept on its fine lees for several months. A part of the wine (15%) is fermented in French oak barriques, where it matures on its lees for another six months. Final blending occurs in spring and the wine is subsequently bottle-aged before release.
Food Pairing:
It is recommended with first courses, smoked salmon and other smoked fish varieties, pasta dishes, especially those with creamy sauces, deep fried fish in bread crumbs or batter, or on its own as an aperitif.
Serving temperature:
12 - 14°C.
Ageing potential:
4 - 6 years.
Bottle to:
1500 ml - 150 cl - 1,5 lt. Magnum bottle
Allergens:
Wine can contain sulphites.
Producer:
Elena Walch Estate
Elena Walch is a leading Alto Adige wine estate, in family hands, and belongs to the elite in Italian wine production, with international success. Encouraging quality and innovation, Elena Walch stood at the head of the Alto Adige quality revolution and has gained local and international esteem for her efforts. The philosophy of the estate is dedicated to its terroir - the idea that wines must be the individual expression of their soil, climate and cultivation in the vineyard - and that this must be maintained according to principles of sustainability and passed on to the next generation. The picturesque single estates of Castel Ringberg and Kastelaz are the heart of Elena Walchs vineyards, now working on a vineyard surface of 55ha. With sustainability being one of the core values at Elena Walch, the wines reflect the various terroirs they originate from. Finally, with the aim of making only the highest quality wines, Elena Walch has been honored with several national as well as international awards.
