Chardonnay IGT del Veneto

Alpha Zeta

Pronunciation
alfa - zayta
Year
2010
Type
White
Winery
Alpha Zeta
Region
Veneto
Oenologist
Matt Thomson

Overview

This Chardonnay is a fresh and well fruited version with half of the wine vinified in stainless steel and half in 3 year old French oak with partial malolactic fermentation.

Wine Notes

Grape Variety
100% Chardonnay
Vinification
Hand picked, pumped to the press with no sulphur added. Chilled juice was naturally settled. Fermentation at 12-14 degrees.
Aging
50% fermented in Inox and 50% in oak. One third malolactic fermentation. 6 mos. on lees.
Alcohol
13%
| Appearance
Golden straw
| Aroma
Ripe nose, flavours of melons and nectarines, toasty bisquity character.
| Taste
Good weight and richness on the palate. Lovely purity of flavour, balance and good length.
| Serving Suggestions

Chardonnay IGT del Veneto

Suggested Retail:
$15.00
CSPC#:
718513
Available Sizes:
750ml
Bottles Per Case:
12