Chardonnay 'Puntay' Alto Adige DOC First+New 2020

Chardonnay Puntay Alto Adige DOC , an elegant white wine made by the Erste+Neue winery, exemplifies the excellence that this white grape variety achieves in the Atesino area. Destined to be vinified alone, the Chardonnay grapes are grown, with the Guyot system, in the neighboring areas of Lake Caldaro. The vines sink their roots into a gravelly substrate with a unique profile, thanks to the composition rich in minerals. To allow the grapes to reflect the characteristics of the terroir, the work between the rows is inspired by a "minimalist" production philosophy, i.e. very few agronomic interventions. Once the harvest phase is over, the grapes are left to ferment spontaneously in steel tanks. The refinement involves a rest of about seven months in large oak barrels, which give greater complexity to the wine. Perfect right from the start, Chardonnay Puntay Alto Adige DOC boasts at the same time the potential to evolve for another 6-7 years in the cellar.