Chardonnay DOC J. Hofstatter

This Chardonnay by Hofstatter comes from those grapes grown within parcels that are characterized by a mainly marly subsoil, subject to rapid heating. After the rigorously manual harvest, the bunches are destemmed and the grapes are lightly pressed, separating the residues from the must through precipitation. The must ferments in steel containers, and still in steel the wine remains to mature for a few months on the lees, until the Hofstatter cellar decides to proceed with the operations of bottling .

• Features: Straw yellow of good intensity, the nose expresses beautiful fruity notes embellished by continuous references to hints of golden apple. The good acidity, combined with a solid pulp and a decisive persistence, represents the right credentials to focus on the possibility of evolution of this wine and on its ability to express itself at its best without declines for at least two years.
• Pairings: Light appetizers, fish first courses and white meat second courses.

SIZE / WEIGHT: 0,75 l bottles.

ORIGIN: Trentino Alto-Adige.

GRAPES: 100% Chardonnay.

ALCOHOL: 13,5% vol.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: Temperature between 8/ 10°C.

STORAGE METHOD: in a cool place away from sunlight.

SPECIFIC NOTES: Contains sulphites.

PRODUCER: Estate J. Hofstätter srl - Termeno (BZ).

J.Hofstatter cellars

For five generations our family cultivates its vineyards on both sides of the Adige valley. Located in the heart of the historic village of Termeno, our estate extends between the peaks of nearby Trentino and the steep slopes of the Saar, in the Moselle wine region, in Germany. We combine tradition, pioneering spirit, respect for nature and innovation. We love what we do: we live wine. The different terroirs and the different microclimates determine the character of our wines. For five generations we have been cultivating each vine where it can best express itself. Our own vineyards extend on both sides of the Adige valley and at the end of the Ronchi valley in Trentino. Since 2014 we have been producing our Rieslings in the Moselle, the most suitable wine-growing area in Germany in the world for this noble variety. Our vines have their roots on plateaus and hills at altitudes ranging between 250 and 850 metres. Depending on which slope they are located on, the rows are reached by fresh mountain breezes or warm south winds, by the morning or evening sun. Ours was the first South Tyrolean company to include the "Vigna" on the label, identifying the wines that come from single vineyards, in the most suitable parcels.