Montalperti Chardonnay
Grape:
100% Chardonnay
Alcohol:
Stainless steel fermentation; 5 months in Allier oak; 6 months in bottle
Winemaking:
Fermentation with long maceration; 18–24 months in French barriques; bottle refinement before release
Color:
Straw yellow
Nose:
Citrus, orchard fruit, light vanilla and toast
Palate:
Medium-bodied, creamy texture with fresh acidity
Ratings:
Critics ~89/100
Pairing:
Roast chicken with herbs, porcini risotto, butter-poached lobster
Production:
Small lots, limited availability
Description
Montalperti has a wonderful, unique nose with grapefruit scents and a vanilla hint from the barriques. It is very bold white wine that pairswell with almost any dish.