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hardonnay Barrique 2007
Tikveshija Vineyard Region, Demir Kapija
Varietals composition: 100% Chardonnay
Flavour descriptors:
Our Chardonnay barrique is a white wine with an intensively vibrant and shiny yellow colour and shades of amber. Mingling are aromas of oak, vanilla and crispy bread crust that complement its fruity taste marked by pineapple and honey finish. The freshness and subtle presence of acids make this wine exceptionally elegant. Chardonnay Barrique is aged for at least 3 months in oak barrels. It is always, an excellent choice!
Food pairing:
This wine is best served at 12°C degrees with white meat and Italian traditional dishes.
Wine analysis:
Total acid: 4.50 g/l
Residual sugar: 3.8 g/l
Alcohol: 13.4% by volume
Vintage:
The 2007 season was extraordinary in many ways, it was the warmest, certainly the earliest and without doubt, one of the best for fruit quality. We experience unusual warm temperatures in February, followed by cool temperatures in March, which was ideal for flavour development. The summer was long; extremely hot offering potential for developing higher sugar levels than usual. The harvest took place on August 26, 2007 in cool morning hours. Each vineyard was hand harvested at optimum flavour ripeness with the best acidity and sugar level indicators.
Winemaking:
- The fruit is crushed and destemmed
- 6 hours cold maceration at 15°C
- Pressing
- Must clarification
- Fermentation at 14-15°C with controlled aeration followed by process of fining
- At least 3 months aging sur lie in oak barrels