Rafè

Chardonnay

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Characteristics
Rafè’s pale straw-yellow hue reveals to the attentive eye intriguing greenish highlights. Pronounced floral notes predominate among its complex aromas, followed by a delicious, fresh acidity that is nicely complemented by a subtle fruity finish. Served well chilled, it is delicious with fish dishes and light risottos, as well as with full-flavoured cured prosciutto. Production area Castelnuovo Don Bosco and Schierano vineyards Grape chardonnay Altitude and exposure 380 mt a.s.l. System of cultivation cordone speronato Soil type grey-blue clayey marl

Vinification
The working of this wine starts with a soft pressing, so to extract the juice without damaging the rasps. A following clarification allows to ferment a clear must. This must stays for a long time in contact with our selected yeasts, thus enriching it of its typical scents. The wine is bottled at the beginning of the following year. Alcohol 12,5% vol. Total Acidity 6,2 gr/lt Bottle size 750 ml. Bordolese Bottle cap natural cork

References
Annuario dei Migliori Vini Italiani Luca Maroni, 2011 - 85/100 Duemilavini AIS, 2011 - Three grapes Berebene Low Cost Gambero Rosso, 2010 Duemilavini AIS, 2010 - Three grapes Guida dei Vini Italiani Luca Maroni, 2010 - 81/100 Vini d’Italia Gambero Rosso, 2007 Duemilavini Associazione Italiana Sommeliers, 2007

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