Felix Chardonnay Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT 2022 - de Tarczal x 6

Austrian-Hungarian Heritage in Vallagarina: The Philosophy of Felix de Tarczal

The Felix Chardonnay Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT 2022 by the historic de Tarczal winery represents a proud, precise, and sharply regional interpretation of the Chardonnay grape grown in the heart of the Vallagarina district. The estate's origins date back to the golden years of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, an era when the wines of this property were a staple on the imperial Court tables. The project focuses on the desire to highlight the alpine freshness of the white grape variety, turning it into a still wine endowed with a distinct personality and a formal refinement capable of adapting effortlessly to multiple contemporary gastronomic paths.

Alpine Agronomic Notes and Protective Cellar Protocol

The vineyards develop on hillside plots caressed by constant ventilation and excellent diurnal temperature shifts between day and night—essential pedoclimatic factors for encouraging a gradual phenolic ripeness and preserving the fragrance of aromatic precursors. In the cellar, processing applies rigorous technological criteria oriented toward maximum extractive clarity. The free-run must undergoes alcoholic fermentation entirely within temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to safeguard fruit integrity. The subsequent aging path on the fine lees in steel stabilizes the mass without the use of oak, a precise technical choice aimed at keeping the grape's original mineral tension completely intact along with an alcohol content of 13.00% Vol.

Sensory Profile and Organoleptic Assessment

The microclimatic trend of the alpine slopes combined with maturation conducted exclusively in stainless steel containers imparts a sharp clarity to this versatile Trentino Alto Adige white wine.

• Blend and Classification: 100% Chardonnay Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT.
• Analytical Data (2022 Vintage): Alcohol Content: 13.00% Vol. Protective vinification in stainless steel.
• Visual Assessment: Deep straw-yellow color, splendid and of absolute crystalline clarity, characterized by excellent viscosity upon swirling in the glass.
• Olfactory Framework: Broad, clean, and markedly fruity bouquet. Consistent scents of intense ripe Golden Delicious apple and pear stand out on the nose, perfectly integrated with refined floral nuances of alpine white flowers and a sharp background chalky mineral trace.
• Palate Characteristics: The tasting reveals a dry, straight profile enlivened by a beautiful natural freshness. The progression displays a harmonious medium body endowed with excellent gustatory development, where the sharp crispness of the acidic backbone meets a proper smoothness. The pour extends beautifully toward a savory, clean, and persistent finish.

Service Guidelines and Gastronomic Pairings

The structural fluidity, aromatic precision, and acidic liveliness of this Chardonnay determine remarkable service versatility, making it an ideal partner for seafood cuisine and signature vegetarian menus.

• Stable Pairings: It pairs magnificently alongside steamed crustaceans, raw scampi, cold seafood appetizers, and traditional aged cured ham. It displays excellence when paired alongside first courses such as asparagus risottos, hop shoots, vegetable lasagne, crespelle, herb or flower-infused tortelli, and alpine cheeses. It also proves ideal for gourmet vegan cuisine, matching salads with fennel and tofu cooked in different ways.
• Serving Method: To promote the development of the rich fruity profile and enhance the responsiveness of the wine, the use of a medium-sized tasting glass of Tulipano type and a serving temperature of 10 - 12°C are highly recommended.