TORMARESCA "PIETRABIANCA" - Castel del Monte Chardonnay DOC

• COUNTRY: Italy
• REGION: Puglia
• GRAPE VARIETIES: Chardonnay 90%, Fiano 10%
• AGEING: Barrique
• SIZE: 0.75 L
• AROMAS: Tropical fruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Yellow peach, Grapefruit
• ALCOHOL CONTENT: 12.5%

Castel del Monte Tormaresca Pietrabianca by Marchesi Antinori is produced in organically managed vineyards located in the municipality of Minervino Murge, near Bitonto, in the heart of the Castel del Monte DOC. It is predominantly made from Chardonnay grapes and Fiano di Puglia grapes, harvested and selected by hand at full ripeness. After a brief cold decantation, the Chardonnay must ferments in new French and Hungarian oak barriques at a controlled temperature and ages in barriques where malolactic fermentation takes place. The Fiano ferments separately in steel at a controlled temperature of 16-17°C, to enhance its fresh and acidic notes, and is then blended. This is followed by further ageing in the bottle for 6 months before being released onto the market.

Tasting notes:

Antinori's Pietrabianca has a straw-yellow colour with golden reflections. The nose opens with intense aromas of white fruit, enriched by delicate notes of vanilla and acacia honey. On the palate, it is balanced, elegant and fresh.

Food pairings:

Perfect with appetizers and fish dishes, it is ideal with shellfish and aged cheeses.