Collio DOC Chardonnay - Formentini dal Collio 2023
Formentini dal CollioChardonnay Collio DOC 75 cl 2023
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Technical information
- Producer
- Formentini dal Collio
- Name
- Collio DOC
- Variety
- Chardonnay
- Vintage
- 2023
- Gradation
- 14.0%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Fruity, notes of apple, citrus, butter
- Vinification method
- Steel fermentation, aging in large barrels
- Aging
- A few months
- Type of cask
- Large oak barrels
- Color
- Straw yellow
- Serving temperature
- 10-12°C
- Recommended consumption
- Within 3-4 years
- Pairing
- Fish, shellfish, white meats
- Region
- Friuli Venezia Giulia
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Collio
- Type
- White wine
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The Collio DOC Chardonnay by Formentini dal Collio is a white that masterfully expresses the oenological excellence of one of the most prestigious Italian wine areas, the Collio Goriziano. This region, famous for its marly soils and favorable climate, is the ideal place for the cultivation of Chardonnay, which in these conditions manages to express unique characteristics of richness and complexity.
Formentini dal Collio, a winery that boasts a long tradition and profound knowledge of the territory, produces this Chardonnay with grapes selected from its own vineyards, cared for with attention and respect for the environment. The wine has a brilliant straw yellow color, with golden reflections that anticipate its aromatic richness.
On the nose, Collio DOC Chardonnay reveals an intensely fruity and floral bouquet, with notes of green apple, peach, and nuances of white flowers, enriched by an elegant touch of vanilla and toasting, the result of the skilful maturation in barrique. This olfactory complexity opens up to a balanced palate, where the freshness and minerality typical of the terroir blend harmoniously with the structure and creaminess given by aging.
This Chardonnay is capable of offering a rich and persistent tasting, which makes it an ideal companion for sophisticated dishes, such as seafood risottos, elaborate fish dishes or white meats in a creamy sauce. It is also a wine that knows how to age well, gaining further nuances of complexity over time.
In every glass of this Chardonnay, Formentini dal Collio celebrates the fusion between the winemaking tradition of the Collio and oenological innovation, offering an experience that is both a tribute to the territory and an exploration of the potential of Chardonnay.
The winery
Formentini dal Collio
Friuli-Venezia GiuliaItaliaSince 1520
- Grape varieties
- Ribolla Gialla, Friulano, Malvasia Istriana, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Merlot
- Historic presence in the Collio dating back to 1520.
- Based in San Floriano del Collio
- Portfolio focused on typical Collio white wines
- Part of Gruppo Italiano Vini