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La Pietra Chardonnay Toscana IGT - 2007 - Cassa Legno - Tenute del Cabreo - Folonari 2007
FolonariChardonnay 100% Tuscany IGT 75 cl 2007
CHF 77.45−19%(CHF 103.27/ℓ)
Recommended price: CHF 96.11
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Technical information
- Producer
- Folonari
- Name
- Tuscany IGT
- Variety
- Chardonnay 100%
- Vintage
- 2007
- Gradation
- 13.5%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Chamomile, dried tea, honey, sage, citron, lemon peel, toasty
- Vinification method
- Soft pressing; cold settling 24h; fermentation in steel and barrels
- Aging
- Aged 12 months in tonneaux; at least 6 months in bottle
- Type of cask
- Toasted oak tonneaux 5 hl (50% new)
- Color
- Brilliant straw yellow
- Serving temperature
- 12–14 °C
- Recommended consumption
- Shelf life up to 15 years from vintage
- Pairing
- Fish, white meats, soft cheeses; light-colored dishes
- Region
- Tuscany
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Hills of Panzano in Chianti (Tenute del Cabreo)
- Type
- First Supertuscan white / Chardonnay
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La Pietra Chardonnay Toscana IGT 2007 from Tenute del Cabreo for Folonari shows a restrained profile. Straw-yellow with golden highlights, it opens on the nose with notes of white-fleshed fruit, ripe citrus and light floral hints; on the palate it offers balanced body, well-calibrated acidity and a saline thread that supports the drink. The expression is measured and reflects the typical evolution of a vintage white, without relying on undocumented technical descriptions.
Ideal with baked fish, shellfish and dishes based on chicken or mushrooms, it best expresses delicate flavours and light sauces. Recommended serving temperature around 10–12 °C; open shortly before serving to appreciate its nuances. The wooden case packaging also makes this bottle suitable as a gift or for orderly storage, bearing in mind that it is a 2007 vintage which may have developed some of its characteristics over time.
Ideal with baked fish, shellfish and dishes based on chicken or mushrooms, it best expresses delicate flavours and light sauces. Recommended serving temperature around 10–12 °C; open shortly before serving to appreciate its nuances. The wooden case packaging also makes this bottle suitable as a gift or for orderly storage, bearing in mind that it is a 2007 vintage which may have developed some of its characteristics over time.
The winery
Folonari
Toscana (con attività e presenza anche in Veneto, Friuli e altre regioni italiane)ItaliaSince 2000
A historic brand tied to an Italian winemaking family with roots in the province of Brescia; today present with estates in Tuscany and a broad portfolio of wines sold nationally and internationally.
- Grape varieties
- Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara, Garganega, Trebbiano di Soave, Merlot, Montepulciano, Moscato, Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Picolit
- Winemaking family with documented activity dating back to the 18th–19th centuries.
- A group of estates led by Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari, with five Tuscan estates and a diversified portfolio.
- Approximately 250 hectares of vineyards across the company’s estates.
- Declared production of approximately 1.2 million bottles.
- A wine portfolio featuring typical labels from the Veneto and Tuscany.
The story
The Folonari family has deep roots in the Brescia area and has been involved in wine production since the late 18th century. At the end of the 19th century the headquarters were moved to Brescia, and in the early 20th century the family acquired the historic Ruffino winery. In the 1960s Nino Folonari began a shift toward quality with the acquisition of estates in Chianti. In 2000 Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari established Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari Tenute, which brings together several estates in Tuscany, while the Folonari brand offers an extensive range of table wines and appellation wines.
Production philosophy
Enhance the production areas, combine tradition and innovation, and focus on grape quality to produce wines that are distinctive and closely tied to their territory; the company's plan includes investments in the estates and attention to the diversity of terroirs.
Terroir and vineyards
Headquarters and estates are mainly in Tuscany, with production and a presence also in north-eastern regions such as Veneto and in areas like the Collio; the company’s history begins in the Bresciano and includes references to territories around Lake Garda and beyond.
Awards and recognition
The "Vinitaly Territory Ambassador" award was presented to Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari Tenute.