Chardonnay – Forchir – 2023

Chardonnay Wine from the Forchir Winery

The Chardonnay wine by Forchir winery comes from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown in the vineyards of the Forchir winery, located in the DOC Friuli area, which is well-suited for Friulian wine production.

Like most wines grown for centuries in Friuli, Chardonnay has French origins, coming from Burgundy. The Friulian terroir is particularly well-suited for this delicate grape, as it thrives in lean soils and cool climates.

THE WINEMAKING

The Forchir winery conducts the grape harvest at night, allowing the grapes to arrive at the cellar during the coolest hours of the day. This practice ensures that the grapes can be processed at low temperatures, which is crucial for preserving their aromatic profile.

The harvest occurs in August. After careful selection, the grapes go to the cellar, where the winemaking process begins with a gentle pressing. The must then ferments in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 12°C. The wine ages in these tanks for a varying period, depending on the vintage. Once ready, the wine is blended and bottled and rests for a few months in the cellar.

Tasting the wine by Forchir

Straw yellow the aroma is pleasant with prominent hints of ripe pear and apple, complemented by notes of pineapple and passion fruit, along with a subtle touch of vanilla. It is dry and fresh on the palate, featuring a delightful savoury note that makes it very enjoyable to drink.

FOOD PAIRINGS

Chardonnay Forchir serves excellently as an aperitif and pairs well with fish, white meats, and medium-aged cheeses. It is especially delightful with fish risotto

THE WINERY

Forchir history began as a farm in Palmanova, the famous star-shaped city known as one of the symbols of Friuli. Over the years, the company specialized in viticulture and wine production, becoming one of the first in Friuli to sell bottled wine… keep reading