ATEYON Chardonnay 2016

IGT Weinberg Dolomiten / Vigneti delle Dolomiti
ATEYON Chardonnay 2016

Wine Description

Golden yellow. Intense, warm and rich to the nose: aromas of almonds, marzipan and vanilla. Full and intense, yet balanced thanks to a vibrant acidity.

Wine Type
still wine | white | dry
Alcohol
14.5 %
Acid
4.5 g/l
Certificates
vegan, organic, bio-dynamic
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
11 - 13 °C
Aging Potential
15 years
Optimum Drinking Year
2018 - 2033

Award

Bibenda
4 Grappoli
Falstaff
92
Robert Parker
91

Vineyard

Origin
Italy, South Tyrol, Bozen & Umgebung, Bozen
Quality grade
IGT Weinberg Dolomiten / Vigneti delle Dolomiti
Site
St. Justina Schwarhof "Lack" (1981-1995-2003), St. Justina Schwarhof "Mandelbaum" (2003), St. Justina Schwarhof "Kirschbaum" (2003)
Site Type
hillside
Varietal
Chardonnay 90 % | 19 years
6500 plants/ha | 5500 liter/ha
Kerner 10 %
Geografical Orientation
south
Sea Level
440 - 490 m
Soil
moraine deposits | large | top soil
sand | medium | top soil
loam | medium | top soil
Porphyr | large | sub soil

Weather / Climate

Climate
alpin, mediteranian

Harvest and Maturing

Harvest
handpicked | 16 kg cask
Fermentation
spontaneous with pied de cuve
Malolactic Fermentation
yes
Maturing
50 % | large wooden barrel | 2000 L | 11 month(s) | Chardonnay
50 % | tonneau | 500 L | 11 month(s) | Chardonnay
Bottling
glass cork | May 28, 2018 | 4070 bottles

Product Codes

EAN
8032130017063

Curiosity

The name "Ateyon" is a pure fantasy name; very melodic and meanwhile a synonym for our Parade white wine.

Food Pairing

Ideal for sumptuous starters, white meat, fish - even grilled! Sophisticated risotti are also perfect companions.

Vintage 2016

An Exciting Year for Both Reds and Whites The capricious summer of 2016 posed a good many challenges to Alto Adige winegrowers: aside from a few hot summer days, there were numerous wet days with above-average rainfall. This required a great deal of attention and diligence in the vineyard. The growers had to exercise great care. What was necessary was a very precise observation of the vines as well as targeted measures, such as cluster division. All of that meant hard work and a particularly large amount of effort in the vineyards. (Südtirol Wein)