Chardonnay Frizzante

Producer:
Azienda Vitivinicola Ornella Bellia
Region:
Veneto
Grape:
Chardonnay
Classification:
IGT Veneto
Capacity:
0.75 l

A dry white wine of the Chardonnay grape variety. This wine is a Frizzante version that is delicately sparkling. Thanks to the natural process of fermentation of wine in the stainless steel tanks of the autoclave type for several months created is a very fresh and light Chardonnay wine. It is matching best with aperitifs and is pleasant to drink during heat wave.

Details

Color: light straw yellow.
Perlage: delicate persistent.
Aroma: delicate, notes of wild flowers.
Flavor: light, crisp, mineral.
Food matching: best with aperitifs, hors d’oeuvres, dishes on the basis of fish and delicate cheeses.
Serving temperature: 6°/8°C.
Alcohol content: 11,5%.

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