Terrazze della Luna Chardonnay Trentino DOC

In a Nutshell

A great example of cool climate unoaked Chardonnay from the Dolomite foothills of northern Italy.

Tasting Notes

Fragrant and elegant nose with fresh ripe pear and peach aromas. Citrus fruit and ripe stone fruit are in abundance on the palate, followed by a nutty roundness, mineral intensity and crisp zesty finish.

Production Notes

The grapes are sourced from the best vineyard sites on the slopes of the Adige and Lagarina Valleys from Rovere della Luna to Borghetto. Picking takes place at maximum maturity and aromatic intensity. Grapes are gently pressed prior to fermentation in stainless steel tanks controlled at 20ºC. The wine is stored in refrigerated stainless tanks before bottling to retain aromatic qualities and freshness.

Grape Blend

100%	Chardonnay

Producer - Cavit

Cavit is a leading co-operative in the mountainous Trentino region of northeast Italy. The winery began as a consortium of associated grape growers in 1950, with a dedicated winery at Ravina di Trento built in 1964. Today It unites 11 separate cellars and their combined 4,500 grape growers across 7,000 hectares of vineyard, to produce an impressively broad portfolio from an intriguing palette of indigenous and international grape varieties.

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