Friuli Colli Orientali, Prepotto/Cormons. Friuli Venezia Giulia
Chardonnay Liende
An incredibly complex chardonnay, this dry wine balances notes of bell pepper, sage, and jasmine to create an intense and delicious structure. Liende means legend in Friulano dialect, and this wine has deservedly earned this name. Only presented in the best vintages
Taste
This Chardonnay’s greatness lies in its harmony; It has satisfyingly aromatic qualities that are lip-smacking. It is intense, dry and mineral, and has an excellent structure with satisfying aromas to match.
TECHNICAL DATA & CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WINE
| Winery | La Viarte |
|---|---|
| Region | Friuli Venezia Giulia |
| Type | White Wine |
| Autochthonous | No |
| Wine label | DOC |
| Wine vintage | 2020 |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Body | Full |
| ABV | 14.50% |
|---|---|
| Color | Straw yellow with translucent greenish highlights |
| Fragrance | The nose reflects notes of bell pepper, jasmine, and sage, but also pleasant hints of bergamot and kiwi. |
| Winemaking method | The grapes are gently crushed to release their juice and then fermentation takes place in steel tanks at 16° C. |
| Maturation | 7 months on the lees in oak French tonneau, and then at least 1 year in the bottle before release. |
| Bottle size(s) | 750 ml |
| Awards | I Vini di veronelli Guida Oro 2020: Chardonnay Liende 2018 – 3 stelle 90/100 |
| Bottles in a box: | 12 |
