This grape variety comes from Burgundy where it was renowned already in the 14th century. Today it is grown worldwide, and in the lower Valle Isarco it finds the ideal climatic conditions for acquiring its typical taste.
GRAPE VARIETY Chardonnay
SUPPORT SYSTEM pergola or free-standing espalier Guyot
AVERAGE YIELD 100 q/ha
FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION 1986
MEAN ANNUAL OUTPUT 25,000 bottles
AGEING CAPACITY 2–3 years
PRODUCTION AREA Renon, Fié
ALTITUDE 400–500 m
VINTAGE TIME end of September, hand–picked
CHARACTERISTICS slim, fresh, fruity white wine
COLOUR yellow with greenish hues
NOSE delicate, characteristic
TASTE dry, fresh, vivacious, pleasingly structured
SERVING TEMPERATURE 10–12 °C
MATCHINGS light hors d’oeuvres, oysters, shellfish, fish and white meat dishes