{"product_id":"cantina-colterenzio-lafoa-alto-adige-chardonnay-doc-2019","title":"Cantina Colterenzio Lafóa Alto Adige Chardonnay DOC 2019","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1dhxbrt\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"69\"\u003eCantina Colterenzio Lafóa Alto Adige Chardonnay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eThe Colterenzio Lafóa Chardonnay 2019 is one of those wines that immediately shows what is possible with Chardonnay at a top level. This is not a fresh, simple variant, but a powerful and layered wine with depth, structure, and aging potential. From the first sip, you notice that serious work has been done here, from old vines to precise vinification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"516\"\u003eThis is exactly the type of Chardonnay you sit down for and which reveals more with every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ymnqc6\" data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"543\"\u003eOrigin: Alto Adige\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"644\"\u003eThe grapes grow at high altitudes in Alto Adige, where extreme temperature differences make all the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"676\"\u003e400 to 550 meters altitude\u003c\/strong\u003e: ensures fresh acidity and slow ripening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"762\"\u003eMoraine soils with sand and gravel\u003c\/strong\u003e: provide structure and precision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"845\"\u003eCool climate with large day-night differences\u003c\/strong\u003e: enhances aromatic complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eThese conditions yield a Chardonnay with both power and tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1engptb\" data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eGrape and vinification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eChardonnay – Alto Adige (old vines)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003eOld vines with low yields ensure extra concentration and depth in the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003eThe grapes are pressed directly without destemming, after which fermentation takes place in a combination of new and used oak barriques. A portion undergoes malolactic fermentation, which provides extra roundness. The wine then ages for about 10 months on its fine lees with regular bâtonnage, followed by another 6 months of bottle aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eThis approach ensures a perfect balance between freshness, structure, and creaminess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"wb1jsn\" data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003eCharacter and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003eIn the glass, you immediately see the intensity, with a clear straw-yellow color and green reflections. The aroma opens rich and inviting with notes of honeydew melon, creamy fruit, and subtle nutty nuances. On the palate, the wine is full and round, but never heavy. The fresh acidity keeps everything in balance, while the subtle oak influence provides extra depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003eThe finish is long, soft, and layered, exactly what you expect from a Chardonnay of this caliber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"pvsxn5\" data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2061\"\u003eAccolades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1aoh9bh\" data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003eDecanter – 95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1529b27\" data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003eAbout Colterenzio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2479\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eColterenzio, also known as Schreckbichl, is among the top producers in Alto Adige and is known for its focus on quality and terroir. The Lafóa line is the flagship of the winery and consists of wines from selected vineyards with low yields. Everything here is done to get the most out of the grape and location, and you can taste that in every bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goessens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45016373231695,"sku":"COLT27019","price":40.45,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/Cantina_Colterenzio_Lafoa_Alto_Adige_Chardonnay_DOC_2019.webp?v=1774338360","url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.be\/en\/products\/cantina-colterenzio-lafoa-alto-adige-chardonnay-doc-2019","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}