Merk: Bessererhof

Formaat : 0.75l

Gradatie : 14.0%

Position:
550 m above sea level; slope facing west, on sandy clay
deep; well ventilated and warm lying;
Training system: Guyot 7,300 vines / ha
Yield: 60 hl / ha

Vinification:
The manually harvested grapes are gently pressed
after a short maceration phase. The grape must comes
clarified by the turbid substances causing them to settle
slowly. Subsequently the must is fermented in barrels of
500 l wood (1/3 new wood). After fermentation
malolactic fermentation follows the maturation on the coarse lees for 12
months in the large wooden barrel. At this stage the yeasts are
kept in suspension, mixing at regular intervals. The wine
it is then stored for a year in the steel tank
and then bottled. In the bottle the Chardonnay ages for
another three months.

Wine description:
The color of the Chardonnay Riserva is an intense golden yellow
and brilliant. The scent is characterized by various complex aromas
of tropical fruits with a veil of vanilla and a strong note but
discreet wood. The taste of this Chardonnay is voluminous
and complex, finely creamy, well structured on the palate and
with a long mineral finish.

Combined with:
Chardonnay Riserva perfectly accompanies first courses
tasty, variations of fish and white meat.
Alcohol content: 14% vol
Total acidity: 5.66 g / l
Residual sugar: 0.7 g / l
Retention period: 7 - 10 years
Serving temperature: 12 -14 ° C