Il Borro Lamelle Chardonay 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Il Borro
Label Name:
 
Lamelle Chardonay
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Tuscany (Valdarno di Sopra / Pratomagno)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Prior vintages have scored well (James Suckling ~90–93; Wine Advocate ~90 for 2022). Il Borro reports James Suckling 92/100 for Lamelle IGT Toscana 2024

Tasting Note
Straw-yellow with green glints. Aromas of white peach, apple, pear, lemon blossom and hawthorn, with Mediterranean herbs and lemongrass. Fresh, mineral and savory on the palate with balanced acidity and a long fruity finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled or baked white fish, seafood pasta, light first courses, lemon-herb chicken, fresh cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, sashimi-style sea bream, miso-glazed salmon, light Thai fish curries, Vietnamese seafood salads.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Chardonnay; gentle pressing; cold-controlled fermentation (~20 days) and ~60 days aging on fine lees. Short maturation in barrique/steel used in some lots. Certified organic viticulture.

Vineyard Info
Il Borro estate (bought by Ferruccio Ferragamo in 1993) farms ~85 ha of vineyards. Organic and eco‑sustainable practices since 2015; managed by Salvatore and Vittoria Ferragamo.