Il Borro Lamelle Chardonay 2024

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Il Borro
Label Name:
 
Lamelle Chardonay
Vintage:
 
2024
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Valdarno, Tuscany
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling: 92/100 (Lamelle IGT Toscana 2024). Retailer/customer average ratings: ~4. 3/5 on online merchants

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

Food Pairing
Western: grilled or baked white fish, shellfish, light pasta, goat or ricotta cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, steamed fish, tempura, Thai green curry or lemongrass chicken.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Chardonnay; controlled-temperature fermentation (stainless steel); aged on fine lees ~2 months; part maturation in French oak for complexity. Produced with organic viticulture practices.

Vineyard Info
Il Borro estate (Ferragamo family) in Valdarno, Tuscany; restored medieval estate since 1993 focused on sustainable, organic viticulture and quality winemaking.