Chardonnay Frizzante

Producer:
Cantina Castelnuovo del Garda
Region:
Veneto
Grape:
Chardonnay
Classification:
IGT Veneto
Capacity:
0.75 l

Dry white wine of Chardonnay grape. It comes from the hilly vineyards on moreinic soils located on the eastern side of Lake Benaco in the region of Veneto. Its frizzante version or slightly sparkling is a light and crisp wine. A nice aromatic note of the Chardonnay highlights the values of this wine.

Details

Color: straw yellow.
Aroma: fragrant, floral and fruity notes.
Flavor: crisp, fresh.
Food matching: ideal for aperitif, with light appetizers and hors d’ouvres, fish-based dishes.
Serving temperature: 6°/8°C.
Alcohol content: 11,5%

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