{"product_id":"castel-firmian-riserva-chardonnay","title":"Castel Firmian Riserva Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note Castel Firmian Riserva Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn elegant and rich Chardonnay with aromas of ripe apple, peach, and tropical fruit, complemented by notes of vanilla, toast, and subtle spices. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and creamy, yet beautifully balanced thanks to its fresh acidity. The oak aging adds extra complexity and length without overpowering the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eCastel Firmian Chardonnay Riserva\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs well with grilled fish, shellfish, poultry, and creamy pasta dishes. Also lovely with risotto, scallops, or chicken in a creamy sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes for this Riserva come from vineyards on the slopes of the Trentino mountains, located at an altitude of approximately 200 to 500 meters. Mezzacorona combines grapes from different altitudes to create a wine that possesses both ripeness and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe region's climate has both alpine and Mediterranean influences. Due to variations in altitude and sun exposure, conditions vary greatly from one vineyard to another, but typically the grapes undergo slow ripening. Thanks in part to the cool nights, they retain many of their aromas and also a lively acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter gentle pressing, a portion of the grapes first undergoes cold maceration to extract additional aromas. The wine then matures partly in wooden barrels and partly in stainless steel tanks. The portion that ages in barriques also undergoes malolactic fermentation and receives regular battonage. This creates that beautiful combination of creaminess, complexity, and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMezzacorona was one of the first cooperatives in\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/italie\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003e Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand today represents a large group of wineries from the far north (Trentino) to the deep south (Sicily). The vineyards of winemaker Mezzacorona are located in Trentino and Alto Adige, the region between Verona and the Alps in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover more wines from the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/castel-firmian\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eCastel Firmian winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\/Distinctions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e92 points – Falstaff, 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e90 points – James Suckling, 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e91 points – Luca Maroni, 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGold – Berliner Wein Trophy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGold – Mundus Vini \/ Best of Show Trentino White, 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGold – Berliner Wein Trophy, 2024 and 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Chardonnay is actually a wine of different altitudes. Mezzacorona combines grapes from vineyards located between approximately 200 and 500 meters above sea level. The lower vineyards provide ripe fruit and body, while the higher plots contribute to freshness and elegance. This results in a single wine with both characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castel Firmian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58944372736325,"sku":"28091","price":10.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/1183\/2133\/files\/413eb2a2cd76cd5ae3da78a8ae51db4dc0b822b0.jpg?v=1787299989","url":"https:\/\/vechtstreekwijnen.nl\/en\/products\/castel-firmian-riserva-chardonnay","provider":"Vechtstreek Wijnen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}