White

Rocca di Castagnoli Molino delle Balze Chardonnay

0.75L | 13.5%

19 , 9 5

Chardonnay

Rocca Di Castagnoli

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Rocca di Castagnoli Molino delle Balze Chardonnay

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Complexity

Beautifully layered

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2023

Ready to drink 2023 - 2027

Past peak After 2027

Aromas

Ripe peach Juicy apricot Quince Acacia honey Minerality

Food Pairing

Creamy pasta Lobster Roasted chicken

Vintage Report

The 2022 vintage in Chianti Classico received an excellent rating of 92 points. The wines from this vintage are characterized by a youthful character and significant potential for further aging.

Rocca di Castagnoli Molino delle Balze Chardonnay is a remarkable white wine from the beautiful Rocca di Castagnoli winery, nestled in the hills of Tuscany, Italy. This wine is made from the Chardonnay grape, a well-known and beloved grape variety appreciated worldwide for its versatility and complexity.

The perfect conditions for Rocca di Castagnoli Molino delle Balze Chardonnay

Rocca di Castagnoli Molino delle Balze Chardonnay comes from the beautiful Chianti Classico region, a region renowned for its excellent red wines, but also an excellent location for producing structured and elegant white wines. The area's terroir is characterized by the presence of various types of rock and minerals, such as Galestro stone and limestone, which provide the vines with essential nutrients and contribute to the structure and acidity of the grapes. The unique combination of the rock and the various minerals in the soil, combined with the constant climate of the upper part of the Chianti Classico, creates the ideal conditions for growing Chardonnay grapes. The Chardonnay grapes are harvested in the second half of September. After harvesting, the grapes are cold-pressed for 48 hours, followed by a soft pressing to extract the juices. The Chardonnay must is fermented in two different types of barrels: 50% in steel tanks and 50% in first- and second-pass barriques. This fermentation lasts approximately 10 days. After alcoholic fermentation, some of the wine also undergoes malolactic fermentation, partly in wooden barrels and partly in steel tanks. After fermentation, the Rocca di Castagnoli Molino delle Balze Chardonnay is aged in bottle for at least 10 months.

A delicious and smooth Chardonnay

Rocca di Castagnoli Molino delle Balze Chardonnay is a white wine that combines intense minerality and refined flavors, making it elegant and persistent. It has a bright, straw-yellow color that sparkles in the glass. The nose is persistent and captivating, with aromas of ripe peach and juicy apricot, accompanied by subtle hints of quince and acacia honey. On the palate, this Chardonnay is wonderfully smooth and enveloping, with fresh fruit and vibrant flavors tantalizing the palate. The wine reveals a perfect balance between rich fruitiness and refined minerality, leading to an excellent, lingering finish.

Product details

Alcohol content	13.5%
Vintage	2022
Size	0.75L
Region	Tuscany
Producer	Rocca Di Castagnoli
Varietal(s)	Chardonnay
Oak aging	Yes, 50% of the must ferments in stainless steel tanks and 50% in new and used barriques. After fermentation, the wine ages for a minimum of 10 months in the bottle.
Ideal serving temperature ?	10° - 12°C