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Chardonnay di Sicilia IGT

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Winner: Bronze Medal
2007 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition
 
Winner: Silver Medal
2008 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition
  • Country: Italy
  • Region: Sicily
  • District: Giarra
  • Varietals: 100% Chardonnay di Sicilia
  • Varietals: Co-op vineyards, single vintage
  • Alcohol: 13.0%
  • Aging: Extended maceration followed by minimum 9 months in stainless steel
  • Bottle: 750ml

Winemaker: il Poggiale di Tenute Borghi

Wine Notes:

One of the recent discoveries and renowned jewels of southern Italian wines, this award winning wine is quite distinctive and recognized for its excellent quality, wonderful taste, and complexity.

Today, the Chardonnay grape is the 4th most widely planted grape in Italy and one of the most produced wines worldwide.

Chardonnay has a long history in Italy and was re-introduced by the French in the 16th and 17th centuries to support regional production in France.  Historically, it is believed that the Romans first brought the grape (called Gouais Blanc) from the Balkans, where it was widely cultivated by peasants in Eastern France. After returning to Italy, the grape was commonly confused with Pinot Blanc-often with both varieties inter planted in the same vineyard and blended together. By the late 20th century, more concentrated local efforts, mainly in Veneto, Puglia, and Sicily wine regions, were put into identifying Chardonnay and making pure varietal versions of the wine. Over the centuries, the grape developed its own distinct regional (terroir) characteristics and is now produced in many different styles; from the classic, elegant, rich buttery styles to the traditional and new world styles with tropical fruit flavors; like those made in Puglia and Sicily.

 

Winemaker Notes:

Made of select Chardonnay grapes, this wine un-oaked to maintain the wonderful herbaceous fruit complexity and structure that is characteristic of Sicilian Chardonnay wines. At sight, the wine displays a bright golden yellow with green reflections. The nose is wide, generous and deep with tropical fruits, aromatic herbs, and a hint of minerality from the volcanic earth and Mediterranean sea. The taste is fresh, silky and pleasant, with smooth vanilla notes, elegant structure, well balanced, followed by a clean, well-layered, and fulfilling finish.
 
This wine may be enjoyed for 2 to 3 years from release during which time it will retain all its fruit characteristics.
 
Pairing:
 
Pairs wonderfully with grilled fish, shellfish, roasted chicken, and simply by the glass.
Price: $14.98