The "Vespa Bianco" Colli Orientali of the Friuli DOC, Cru range, is a real flagship by Bastianich created to emphasize the power and evolution that a great Friuliano white can reach. The Vespa succeeds in transcending the sum of its parts, confirming a wine of complexity and longevity out of the ordinary.

The 'Luna' by Conti Zecca is a blend of Chardonnay and Malvasia white. The must ferments in barriques, where it remains for about 6 months. It is completed with 3 months of refining in glass. Rich, savory, with persistent finish, it is truly delicious when combined with seafood.

The Langhe DOC Chardonnay 'Nudo' by Montalbera, is a chardonnay processed in purity, fermentation and aging for 12 months in French oak tonneaux. Following aging in bottle for over 6 months. Round and persistent in the mouth with an alcohol that is able to highlight a thick and white tannic texture as a corollary of a vegetal and mineral acidity. A gem.

The Chardonnay Lafòa Range represents the excellence labeled by Colterenzio, a wine made with grapes from selected vineyards in the Cornaiano area which, thanks to its care, passion and refinement in barriques, turns into extremely complex and long-lasting tastes. A unique white, fine and harmonious.

Available vintages: 2015 - 2016 - 2017

'Chiarandà' by Donnafugata, expresses the best of Sicily thanks to the selection of only the best Chardonnay grapes, rich in aromas and fresh aromas, harvested at night starting from the second half of August. Aged for 6 months on noble lees and passed in barrique and tonneaux. Complex bouquet, enveloping taste and pleasantly savory. Great aging potential.

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Alto Adige 'Liebenstein' by Baron Longo is a cuvée of Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc very representative of the territory of Bassa Atesina. The vines grow on soils formed by limestone deposits at an altitude of about 250 m, with a mild Mediterranean microclimate. After a whole year in small oak barrels, it gives in the glass a white with a straw yellow color and displays aromas of exotic fruits. It is no less on the palate where the cuvée is graceful, elegant and particularly persistent. The ideal companion for an aperitif or to accompany light appetizers, or delicate fish dishes. A natural wine, which stands out for its finesse, nobility and elegance.

Alto Adige Chardonnay Riserva 'Donà D'Or' by Hartmann Donà is produced with grapes from ancient vineyards cultivated on calcareous-clayey soils, particularly rich in minerals. The vines are located on very steep and well exposed slopes, with temperature variations that favor the development of a very rich aromatic profile, with interesting notes of tropical fruit. The result is an intense but at the same time very elegant wine, thanks to the lively freshness and clean mineral vein.

Chardonnay by La Tunella confirms its leading role within the terroir of the Colli Orientali del Friuli. Convivial wine suitable both during the most cheerful occasions and in more formal situations. This white is very versatile thanks to a beautiful balance between freshness and flavor that favors repeated drinking. Bouquet that highlights subtle and crunchy notes, which recall exotic and tropical fruit, accompanied by sensations that tend towards the floral on the finish. Chardonnay with a light body, with a refreshing sip characterized by a decidedly flowing sapid vein. It goes well with fish dishes and fresh cheeses.

'Chiarandà' by Donnafugata, expresses the best of Sicily thanks to the selection of only the best Chardonnay grapes, rich in aromas and fresh aromas, harvested at night starting from the second half of August. Aged for 6 months on noble lees and passed in barrique and tonneaux. Complex bouquet, enveloping taste and pleasantly savory. Great aging potential.

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'Kreuth' is a Chardonnay by Terlan is part of the "vineyard" line with which the Cantina is able to express the best of its territory. From pure Chardonnay grapes grown on the "Kreuth" vineyard in the municipality of Terlan, it follows a manual harvest, slow fermentation and refinement in large oak barrels. Impeccable.

'Gaun' by Alois Lageder is a pure Chardonnay that is grown in Magrè at about 230-250 meters above sea level. South Tyrolean white wine that reveals its aromatic complexity right from the start. Layered, refined and ample bouquet that gives sensations of citrus and fruit peel, as well as more mineral references and buttery nuances. A fresh and crunchy sip follows, particularly tasty which continues on the finish with a good persistence. In addition to the classic combinations with fish dishes, it is to be tried with recipes based on white meat cooked with delicate preparations.

'Löwengang' by Alois Lageder is a 100% Chardonnay from South Tyrol, from organic and biodynamic viticulture, which comes from the best plots of the Löwengang Estate in Magrè. In the 1980s it was the first South Tyrolean white wine to establish itself on international markets. Left to ferment spontaneously in French oak barrels, and left to rest for just under a year on the fine lees, it offers an extremely balanced sip, in which the freshness of the fruit blends perfectly with the delicate tones given by the passage in wood. It is a textbook Chardonnay, a true masterpiece. 

Chardonnay by Planeta is an icon for the whole of Sicily. A wine that has become the very image of the Sicilian wine change. It was born from the vision of being able to compete with the world in the production of this noble and widespread vine. A long road started in 1985, full of surprises and successes. The vineyards of Ulmo and Maroccoli that compose it are unique for position and terroir. Fermentation and refinement in French woods, for years now careful and precise, gives us an extraordinary wine for grace and power.

'Kaplja' by Damijan Podversic is a white obtained from a typical local blend of Chardonnay, Friuliano and Istrian Malvasia. Among the greatest Italian white wines for class and enveloping style of the product, an icon of Italian wine. The winemaking style is typical of the Collio, with white wines produced with maceration on the skins and absolute respect for the territory, avoiding the use of any chemical or synthetic substance. Aging for 36 months in barrels and 12 months of rest in the bottle. Bouquet of great complexity and definition where notes of peach, acacia honey, white flowers and toasted almonds alternate. Full, creamy and opulent taste. Excellent.

Premier Cru Beaune 'Clos des Mouches' by Domaine Chanson is a very pleasant wine, made from pure Chardonnay grapes that grow on stony soil composed of limestone, clay and silica. The vineyard is four and a half hectares wide, in a hilly and sunny area. The refinement lasts for a year or so in oak barrels, in the splendid cellar of the fifteenth century. An ideal wine to accompany seafood or white meats.