Sturm Andritz Chardonnay 2023 750ml

Product Info

Terroir & Vineyard
Hailing from the family estate Sturm, located in Cormòns in the Friuli region of north-eastern Italy, this Chardonnay draws from vines averaging around 35 years old trained in Guyot style. The soils in the Collio area are famed for their “ponca” – a mix of marls, sandstones and eocene-era clays that bring minerality and tension to the wines. The cooling influences of the nearby Adriatic and the diagonal terroir allow for good ripeness while preserving refreshing acidity.

Winemaking
The 2023 vintage is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. After hand‐harvesting, the grapes undergo cleaning and maceration; the must is fermented in stainless steel tanks at a regulated cool temperature (around 16-18 °C). The wine spends several months on the lees before bottling, adding texture and complexity without heavy oak influence.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: A pale straw colour with a subtle silvery sheen, hinting at clarity and youth.
• Nose: Delicate and refined — expect aromas of green apple, lemon zest, pear skin, a whisper of white flowers and crushed stone/mineral under-notes.
• Palate: Crisp and focused with lively acidity, a chalky mineral texture, orchard fruit (apple/pear) tempered by a subtle lees-creaminess and saline finish. The oak is modest (if at all) and the emphasis remains on purity and site-expression.
• Finish: Long and elegant, with lingering mineral tension and clean fruit echoing.

Food Pairing & Serving Suggestions

• Serve chilled at 10-12 °C (50-54 °F) to best showcase the minerality and precision.
• Great pairings:
• Lightly seared white fish (e.g., sea bass) with lemon and herbs.
• Shellfish such as scallops or langoustines, especially with a butter-herb sauce.
• Soft alpine or rind‐washed cheeses.
• Asparagus or artichoke arrangements (for the adventurous).
• Given its freshness and minerality, it’s also ideal as a sophisticated aperitif