“Chiarandà” Chardonnay Contessa Entellina Sicilia DOC 2018

The land is located at an altitude between 200 and 300m above sea level, with hilly orography on clay-loam soils with a sub-alkaline reaction (pH from 7.5 to 7.9) rich in nutritional elements. The area is characterized by mild winters and dry, windy summers with notable day/night temperature variations. The manual fermentation process takes place of Chardonnay in boxes with careful selection of the grapes in the vineyard takes place in the second half of August. Fermentation is carried out in steel at a temperature of 16-17°C. Aging 8 months on the noble lees, partly in oak (65%, first and second passage barriques) and partly in concrete tanks (35%); finally in the bottle for at least 22 months.

Straw yellow colour; intense and complex nose with floral and fruity notes of yellow apple and pear, and hints of hazelnuts and hay. In the mouth it is broad and structured, with a pleasant savory and mineral texture. A white with great aging potential.

Ideal with fish dishes, including smoked ones, and white meats; to try with risottos, legumes and medium-aged cheeses.