Chardonnay Reserve - Weingut Krug

Chardonnay Reserve - Weingut KrugThe elegant Chardonnay Reserve from Weingut Krug shines with a luminous golden yellow in the glass. This single varietal Austrian wine displays wonderfully expressive notes of pears, quinces, pineapple, and Nashi pear in the glass. Additionally, hints of full-bodied chocolate, caramelized sugar, and roasted hazelnuts complement the aroma. On the palate, the Chardonnay Reserve from Weingut Krug opens up beautifully dry, firm, and aromatic. The finish of this youthful white wine from the Niederösterreich wine region, specifically from the Thermenregion, ultimately impresses with a pleasing lingering aftertaste. The finish is also accompanied by mineral facets derived from the clay-dominated soils. Vinification of the Chardonnay Reserve from Weingut Krug The balanced Chardonnay Reserve from Austria is a pure varietal wine made from the Chardonnay grape. In Niederösterreich, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow in clay soils. After harvest, the grapes are immediately transferred to the winery. Here, they are sorted and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks and small oak barrels at controlled temperatures. After fermentation, the Chardonnay Reserve can mature further on the fine lees for several months to enhance its harmony. Food pairing recommendations for the Chardonnay Reserve from Weingut Krug Experience this Austrian white wine best when moderately chilled at 11 - 13°C, served alongside asparagus salad with quinoa, coconut-lime fish curry, or wok vegetables with fish.