Nottetempo Chardonnay IGT 2005
- Gold Medal – Medaglia d'Oro Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2007
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Gold Medal –Medaglia d´Oro La Selezione del Sindaco 2006 4º
Concorso Enologico International Ortona / Roma Campidoglio -
Gold Medal –Medaglia d´ Oro 7a Selezione Nazionale Vini da
Pesce 2006 – Ancona -
Gold Medal –Medaglia d'Oro – Mostra Nazionale Vini 2007 –Pramaggiore
46º Concorso Nazionale dei Vini DOCG – DOC – IGT -
Gold Medal–Medaglia d´ Oro – Mostra Nazionale Vini 2006 –
Pramaggiore 45º Concorso Nazionale dei Vini DOCG – DOC – IGT -
Gold Medal –Medaglia d´ Oro – XIVº Concorso Enologico
Internationale VIN ITALY 2006 – Verona
The vineyard; Le Vigne di Sammarco, is located in the heart of the Salento wine region in Southern Italy, in the State of Puglia; known as the heel of the Italian boot. The name of this wine; Nottetempo translates to night-time , which is when the grapes for this amazing chardonnay are hand selected and harvested. This process is performed because the farmers and vintner of Le Vigne di Sammarco believe that night-harvesting locks-in the true complexity of the grape, the rich juices, sugars, and minerals, that create the flavors which are well highlighted and present in the wine. This wine is made of 100% Chardonnay di Salento and is aged for 9 months in French Allier Barriques (size: 225ltr), and 6 months in bottle for refinement.
At sight, this wine presents a concentrated and brilliant golden yellow color with hints of green. The nose is generous and delicious with tropical fruits; papaya, mango, aromatic herbs, and a hint of almonds and vanilla. The taste is fresh, velvety, and pleasing, with a smooth vanilla accent, elegant structure and complexity, and a long, delicious and persistent finish.
This wines pairs excellent with everything including; cheese & fruit appetizers, perfect with any fish dish, wonderful with risotto, and simply enjoyed solo by the glass.
