TRAMONTO
CHARDONNAY I.G.T. TERRE DI CHIETI

Wine category: White.
Location of vineyards: Hills of the Province of Chieti.
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay.
Soil composition: Exclusive mixture in microclimatic conditions, varying from the foothills of the Majella mountain, to the sweet hills on the high side of the Coast. Calcareous-clayey soil in layers.
Altitude: 120-350 m. above sea level.
Exposure: Sud, Sud–Est, Est.
Cultivation system: Runner system and Abruzzo trellis.
Yield (hectolitres per hectar): 85.
Harvesting period: End of August, September.

Vinification: After light pressing of grapes, the must decants impurities in stainless steel tanks at low temperature and later ferments at a controlled temperature.
Refinement: In stainless steel tanks.
Colour: Straw-yellow with greenish nuances.
Bouquet: Clearly fruity, with hints of citrus and exotic fruits.
Taste: Well-structured, dry, smooth and persuasive.
Alcohol content: 13,0% Vol.
Serving temperature: 8/10 °C.
Food pairing: Fish based hors d'oeuvres, shellfish, shrimps, risotto with seafood, light main courses, white meat, fresh cheeses.