Merk: Tasca d'Almerita

CHARDONNAY


Chardonnay in Sicily. Cultivated and elaborated with wisdom, in the unequalled terrain of Regaleali, it scales the heights of perfection by marrying in a surprising way the refinement of this international vine with the radiance of the Mediterranean. Fame and prestige accompany the Chardonnay of Tasca d’Almerita in its debut in 1985. Exceptional 100% vinification, unique sensations, precious, both powerful and delicate, produced with rigour in limited
quantity.

Technical Details
• Grapes: Chardonnay
• Appellation: Chardonnay Contea di Sclafani DOC
• Growing area: Regaleali Estate – Palermo - Sicily.
• Vineyard: San Francesco of 4.9 Ha.
• Type of soil: Deep, clay, slightly calcareous.
• Year of planting: San Francesco 1985, Cava Rina Nuova 1997.
• Altitude: 530 m a.s.l.
• Vineyard exposure: South/West.
• Training system: Espalier.
• Pruning system: Guyot.
• Vines per Ha: 2900.
• Grapes yield per Ha: 73 q.ls.
• Harvest period: 24nd August.
• Weather Conditions: One of the driest and cool vintages. Copious Winter rains have
guaranteed water sources to overcome a very dry Summer. Spring has been mild and Summer
cool. A dry Fall has allowed a very good harvest.
• Fermentation: In 225 liter French oak barrels at 18°C for 15 days.
• Malolactic Fermentation: Not run.
• Ageing: 8 months in French oak (Allier & Tronçais) 350 liter barrels 70% new and
30% second use. 6 months in bottle before release.
• Alcohol Content: 13.50% Vol.
• Wine Analytical Data: pH 3.50 - TA 6.30 g/l - RS 5.20 g/l - TE 25.00 g/l