THE WINE

The Chardonnay IGT Vigne del Malina winery is produced with 100% Chardonnay grapes grown in the vineyards owned by the winery. The 150-hectare estate is located in Orazano in the municipality of Remanzacco in Friuli Venezia Giulia. An alluvial terrain where the two Malina and Ellero streams have drawn a chalice, almost as if to highlight that this is a nearly perfect area for growing vines.

THE WINEMAKING

The harvest of the grapes is strictly manual, in boxes, and takes place only when the grapes have reached the desired level of ripeness. Once in the cellar, the grapes are first cooled through a special coil and then delicately destemmed and softly pressed. The winemaking takes place in steel tanks. The winery’s philosophy is that the wine is bottled when it is ready, and once in the bottle, it rests for another two years before being placed on the market.

THE TASTING

Straw yellow; the aroma is wonderful, with pleasant floral notes that leave room for hints of fresh fruit to finish with scents of vanilla. Soft and fresh on the palate with a lovely savoury streak and excellent persistence.

FOOD PAIRINGS

The Chardonnay IGT Vigne del Malina is perfect with fish and shellfish. Try it with seafood pasta.