PIEMONTE CHARDONNAY doc

DAN VIAN

 

GRAPE VARIETY : Chardonnay  

HARVEST: Beginning of September, traditional harvest with rigorous selection of grapes

NUMBER OF BOTTLES PRODUCED: 10.000

WINEMAKING: Maceration on skins takes place at low temperatures for approx 36 hours. Soft pressing and cold static clarification. Fermentaton with selected yeasts at a controlled temperature for about 10-15 days. Malo-lactic does not take place.

AGEING: Ageing in stainless steel tanks and bottling while the wine is still young.

ANALYTICAL INFO: Alcohol content: approx 13,50%Vol. 

TASTING NOTES: Straw yellow wine with well-dressed and long, enveloping bouquet, ample and flowery, taste smooth and harmonious dry, with good drinkability. 

SUGGESTION:Perfect for aperitifs, appetizers and fish dishes. It is advisable not to prolong the ageing over 2/3 years. Keep it in a dark place  at a temperature of about 8/10 °C and serve in a closed glass cup at a temperature of about 4/6°C.

CURIOSITY: we took our cue from the name of the small valley “Danvian” which is located near the winery. Part of the slopes surrounding the valley are planted with Chardonnay. Ideal place for the perfect ripening of these grapes