GRAPE VARIETY 100% Chardonnay PRODUCTION AREA Oltrepò Pavese WINEMAKING After a soft pressing of the whole grapes, not de-stemmed, the must is left to decant in thermo-controlled steel tanks. A few days later, it is decanted and subdivided among terracotta amphorae and French oak barriques, where the alcoholic fermentation, lasting about 4 weeks, occurs. The malolactic fermentation is carried out only in part. AGING The wine is held for about 12 months sur lies among amphorae and barriques, during which frequent bâtonnages are done. After bottling, the wine rests for about 6 months before release. ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS Intense straw yellow color. On the nose, it opens on a large and complex bouquet in which ripe peaches, orange blossom, vanilla, flint, and eucalyptus honey can be recognized. On the palate, acidity and minerality give a delicate flavor that turns to sapidity. These characteristics are sustained with a long persistence presaging an excellent aging potential.