Cristom - Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay 2022 (375ml) Valle d'Itria

Cristom - Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay 2022 (375ml) Valle d'ItriaA blend of benchmark vineyard sites in the Eola Amity Hills, including the Cristom estate, the combination of volcanic soils, elevations, and the cool marine influence, yield a Chardonnay with tension and generosity. Winemaking: Hand harvested and whole cluster pressed; the juice settles overnight and is moved to barrels. It undergoes native yeast fermentation and full malolactic fermentation. It's aged for eleven months on its lees in 20% new French

Along this substantial stretch of land

but well balanced overall

we transfer it to oak barrels

this wine shows a vibrant color with purplish-red highlights and releases aromas of small red berries

slightly chewy with a linear and slightly austere tannin texture

with dusty gravel and graphite notes

mineral-driven side of this lovely varietal

with notes of dried and ripe fruit

dark cedar

plum and raspberry are complimented by the secondary notes of vanilla and mixed spices

gentle minerality

— Finish: Clean and persistent