Santa Cristina Chardonnay DOC - Zenato

Santa Cristina Chardonnay DOC - ZenatoIn the glass, the Santa Cristina Chardonnay from Zenato reveals a bright golden yellow color. The nose of this white wine from Veneto impresses with notes of perfume rose, jasmine, nashi pear and lily. If we trace the aromas further, cocoa bean, cinnamon and oriental spices are added. This dry white wine from Zenato is perfect for people who would prefer to have 0.0 grams of sugar in their wine. The Santa Cristina Chardonnay comes very close to this, as it was vinified with just 5.5 grams of residual sugar. On the palate, this balanced white wine is characterized by an incredibly crisp texture. The Santa Cristina Chardonnay is exceptionally fresh and lively on the palate thanks to its present fruit acidity. On the finish, this storable white wine from the Veneto wine-growing region impresses with its considerable length. Once again, there are hints of fruit bread and lavender. Vinification of the Santa Cristina Chardonnay from Zenato This wine clearly focuses on one grape variety, namely Chardonnay. Only first-class grapes were brought in for this exceptionally balanced single-varietal wine from Zenato. After the harvest, the grapes are quickly transported to the winery. Here they are sorted and carefully broken up. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Once fermentation is complete, the Santa Cristina Chardonnay can continue to harmonize on the fine lees for a few months. Dining recommendations for Zenato Santa Cristina Chardonnay This white wine from Italy is best enjoyed chilled at 8 - 10°C with coconut and lime fish curry, leek tortilla or leek soup.