Villa Chiopris Chardonnay Friuli Grave DOC - Livon

Villa Chiopris Chardonnay Friuli Grave DOC - LivonThe Chardonnay Friuli Grave DOC from Villa Chiopris has a light straw yellow color in the glass, the bouquet is reminiscent of Golden apples, bread crust and peach. Soft and velvety on the palate with subtle, restrained acidity. Long finish. Vinification of the Chardonnay Friuli Grave DOC from Villa Chiopris The Chardonnay grapes for this Friulian white wine are grown in the vineyards in Chiopris-Viscone and San Giovanni al Natisone on sponge soils. The grapes are harvested mechanically, cold maceration takes place in horizontal presses for eight hours, after which the must is clarified by natural decantation. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 15°C is followed by transfer to further stainless steel tanks, where the wine is aged for a period of four months at a constant temperature. After bottling, the wine is stored in the bottles for some time before it is released for sale. Dining recommendations for the Chardonnay Friuli Grave from Villa Chiopris This fine white wine from Friuli is an excellent accompaniment to risotto with young vegetables, delicate fish-based preparations, but also goes well with white meat dishes.