Kupelwieser Alto Adige Chardonnay 2023

Tasting Notes

Grafted to slow-growing rootstock and trained on traditional wire trellises (Guyot), this Chardonnay grows in the best vineyard zones in the valley floor around the centre of the village of Cortina s.s.d.v. The favourable location of the vineyards, ideal sunshine, and the good ventilation of the berries assures the excellent quality of the grapes of this varietal.

Before being passed through the press, the grapes are allowed a few hours of maceration with the skins in order to accentuate the fruitiness of the wine. Afterwards, the grapes are gently pressed and clarified through the natural settling of sediments. The alcoholic fermentation is carried out with pure strains of yeast at a controlled temperature of 19° C (66° F).

On a recent visit to the winery, we were struck by the texture and purity of fruit delivered by this lovely Chardonnay. A light straw yellow with green reflections, the bouquet is ripe with tropical fruit aromas of banana, pineapple and citrus with hints of yellow apple and melon. The palate is refined, elegant and smooth with a pleasing fullness accentuated by lively acidity and rounded mouthfeel.

Food Pairings

Lake Fish, Roast Pork, Cold Cuts, Chicken Salads, Pad Thai, Vegetable Soups, Semi-hard cow’s milk cheese like Stelvio from the region