Colterenzio, Altkirch Chardonnay 2019

The wine is yellow with greenish hues. In the elegant aroma the notes of exotic fruits such as papaya, maracua, kiwi, lime and coconut are noticeable  It is well balanced, with pineapple-mango tints, mineral nuances and pleasant acidity.

It can be served as an aperitif or paired with fish, risotto, meat dishes and pasta.

Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controled temperature 18°C. 

The wine is aged for several months in stainless steel tanks.

The Colterenzio label depicts a 15th century castle built by the great winemaker Archbishop Sigismund, the patron saint of winemaking.

Colterenzio is the flagship of the South Tyrol winery, founded in 1960 and today has 290 members․ In the 1980s the director Luis Reifer brought new ideas to Italian wine revolution. He began trying barrique fermentation for whites and aging for reds. Few in Italy can match the combination of style and variety of wines that are of such a high standard.