TITLE: Chardonnay
APPELLATION: Friuli DOC
PRODUCER: Pitars
REGION: Friuli-Venezia Giulia
OVERVIEW_VARIETAL: 100% Chardonnay
OVERVIEW_PROCESS: Must extracted from the pulp by soft pressing; separated from the skins before fermentation under controlled temperatures; fining in bottle
OVERVIEW_SERVING_TEMP: 45 - 50 °F
OVERVIEW_ALCOHOL: 12.5%
PROFILE_COLOR: Light golden yellow
PROFILE_NOSE: golden apple & fresh bread
PROFILE_FINISH: fresh apple, pineapple & white almond, with vibrant citrus accents; soft & creamy, with balanced acidity
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PAIRING: Versatile as an aperitif, with hors d’oeuvres, pastries & cakes or light dishes
AWARDS: 91 Points, James Suckling
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