Chardonnay

Rivone

Intense and round. A full-bodied Chardonnay, emotional and with a great longevity

designation

Oltrepò Pavese DOC Chardonnay

grape variety

100% Chardonnay

formats

0,75 - 1,5 - 3 - 5 L

production area

Oltrepò Pavese

harvest period

End of August / Beginning of September

vineyard and land

The vineyards are located in our estate in Santa Giuletta with exposure from East to South-West and are characterized by clayey-calcareous soil. The average age of the vines is 30 years old, and the training system is guyot.

food pairings

In perfect harmony with fish-based dishes, whether they are tasty and rich like fried fish and ceviche, or more delicate like shellfish. Its versatility also makes it excellent in combination with first courses such as tagliatelle with mushrooms, or main courses based on white meats.

organoleptic characteristics

Intense straw yellow color. On the nose, it opens on a large and complex bouquet in which ripe peaches, orange blossom, vanilla, flint, and eucalyptus honey can be recognized. On the palate, it is harmonious, smooth and round, with a nice fresh vein balanced by crispy acidity and delicate sapidity. A wine with a long lingering finish and a very good aging potential.

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Wines

Winemaking and aging

After a soft pressing of the whole grapes, not de-stemmed, the must is left to decant in thermo-controlled steel tanks. A few days later, it is decanted and subdivided among terracotta amphorae and French oak barriques, where the alcoholic fermentation, lasting about 4 weeks, occurs. The malolactic fermentation is carried out only in part. The wine is held for about 12 months sur lies among amphorae and barriques, during which frequent bâtonnages are done. After bottling, the wine rests for about 6 months before release.

Rivone, a wine that requires sacrifices

Our Chardonnay, aged in wood and amphorae, is named after the vineyard from where it comes. Rivone, in fact, derives from the term riva meaning “very steep slope”. In Santa Giuletta, this name has always been associated with this vineyard. A very steep plot of land that requires sacrifice and effort but which usually gives great wines.