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
Guida dei Vini Italiani Luca Maroni, 2008 Vini d’Italia Le guide dell’Espresso, 2007 Vini d’Italia Gambero Rosso, 2007 Duemilavini Associazione Italiana Sommeliers, 2007

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