Flora Chardonnay Alto Adige DOC 2023 - Girlan x 6

The High-Altitude Framework and Volcanic Matrix of FLORA Chardonnay

The FLORA Chardonnay DOC embodies the most complex expression of Cantina Girlan, derived from the adaptation of this international variety to the alpine terroirs of Oltradige. The vineyards, carefully selected, are situated in a well-ventilated hillside belt at an altitude ranging between 450 and 550 meters above sea level—ideal conditions to ensure a strong diurnal temperature shift. Trained with the Guyot system, the vines are between 18 and 25 years old and take root in mineral-rich soils, originated from morainic deposits resting on a solid volcanic porphyry base. This complex geological signature gives the selection a remarkable mineral tension and a thick extractive density.

Enological Protocol: Whole-Cluster Pressing and Maturation in Large Oak Casks

The processing of the 2023 vintage applies rigorous technological criteria to protect and layer the aromatic bouquet. The manual harvest is performed using small bins to preserve fruit integrity. In the cellar, a gentle whole-cluster pressing is performed, followed by clarification via natural cold settling. The primary fermentation cycle and malolactic conversion take place entirely inside 12 and 15-hectoliter French oak casks. The evolutionary path involves a 12-month aging period on the fine lees in large wood, completing the cycle with a 6-month rest in glass before commercial release.

Sensory Profile of FLORA Trentino Alto Adige white wine

The interaction between the porphyry slopes of Oltradige and extended contact with the noble lees in large French oak outlines an organoleptic framework of extraordinary precision and tertiary depth.

• Blend and Classification: 100% Chardonnay / Alto Adige DOC 
• Analytical Data (2023 Vintage): Alcohol Content: 13.50% Vol. / Aging: 12 months in French oak and 6 months in the bottle.
• Visual Assessment: Deep and luminous straw-yellow color, crossed by warm golden highlights that testify to its excellent viscosity and major extractive texture upon swirling in the glass.
• Olfactory Framework: Broad, deep, and intense bouquet. Consistent notes of ripe yellow-fleshed fruit, candied citrus, and flint stand out on the nose, embellished by elegant hints of toasted hazelnut and melted butter derived from the noble oak.
• Palate Characteristics: The tasting reveals a dry, full-bodied, and enveloping mouthfeel. The progression displays an elegant architecture, enlivened by a prominent mineral sapidity and a persistent acidic backbone that guides the development toward a long and clean finish.

Service Guidelines and Gastronomic Pairings

The thickness of the texture and the acid balance of this Chardonnay determine remarkable culinary versatility across refined and complex menus.

• Stable Pairings: It pairs magnificently with rich baked or grilled fish dishes, stewed crustaceans, and structured first courses of the Mediterranean tradition. It finds an excellent match with complex appetizers based on delicate white meats, vegetable terrines, and saporous soft cheeses.
• Serving Method: To promote the development of the rich tertiary profile and maintain gustatory balance, a serving temperature of 12 - 14°C is recommended.

Evolutionary Potential and Storage

The selection displays solid longevity, possessing an extractive heritage that allows it to develop and refine positively in the bottle for five to seven years. Horizontal bottle storage is recommended in dark environments, free from environmental vibrations and at a constant temperature.