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.

Chiarandà Gift Box 'The Great Vintages' by Donnafugata is a splendid gift for lovers of this extraordinary Chardonnay. The special box in gold-screen printed wood contains 3 bottles of historical Chiarandà vintages (2005-2007-2012) of 750 ml. and a corkscrew with blades, ideal for old vintages.

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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.

'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 Chanson Père & Fils 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.

'Baroness Nadine' by Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons is a South African Chardonnay that is appreciated for class, sophistication and personality. Rests a year in French oak barriques. Attractive stone and mineral aromas with fresh lemon flowers and grapefruit shades. A delicate composition of lemon nut and light macadamia roasted. Really great.

'Canonico' di Castellare di Castellina is produced with 100% Chardonnay grapes grown in vineyards located between 350 and 400 meters above sea level. Fermentation and maturation in contact with the noble lees are carried out in French oak barrels. A Burgundian-style white, with great structure and minerality, complex, to be drunk even in a few years. It goes well with salted fish and baked shellfish. Also recommended with cold white meats and blue cheeses.

Chardonnay 'Cuvee Bois' by Les Cretes is a typical mountain wine that comes from vineyards and high planting densities due to the slopes of the soils, whose moraine and sandy soils constitute an ideal environment for the cultivation of numerous native and international varieties, as in the case of Chardonnay. Mineral and savory white softened by a skilful aging in barriques. The Chardonnay Cuvee Bois is a wine with a great structure able to face long aging phases and withstand the comparison with important Chardonnays of Burgundy.

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.

'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 Cloudy Bay is made in the sunny areas of Marlborough, New Zealand, from four parcels of vineyards located in four sub-zones: Brancott, Fairhall, Ben Morven and the Central Wairau Valley. After aging for about a year in French oak barrels, a powerful and exotic white of great finesse and incisive character is obtained. It encompasses the features of the land and the sea, being at the same time fresh and sunny, energetic and delicate. Fruity tones reminiscent of lemon and apple and floral tones of orange blossom, set against a mineral background. Freshness and balance with structure and personality, very intriguing.

Chardonnay 'Fontanelle' by Castello Banfi is a Tuscan white wine at the same time elegant and complex, which manages to combine quality, quantity and tradition in a single sip. Chardonnay in purity, the wine remains to refine in oak barrels for a total of 7 months. It stands out for its fruity and floral aromas that are tinged with a hint of flavor. A wine of character that expresses the tradition of the local whites to the fullest. It has excellent aging potential.

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.

Chardonnay 'Vigna San Francesco' Contea di Sclafani by Tasca Conti d'Almerita originates from the most famous Sicilian grape in the world. Lucio Tasca more than 30 years ago he planted it in Regaleali, at the bottom of the hill of San Francesco. White bodied, complex and intense, refined in barriques. Complex and fruity, intense balanced and beautiful freshness.

'Journey to Contessa Entellina' by Donnafugata is a decorated gift box of great prestige and image that contains 2 bottles of 750 ml. from:

CHIARANDA '2018 - Chardonnay, complex bouquet, enveloping and savory taste. For fish dinners.

TANCREDI 2017 - Cabernet Sauvignon, broad and enveloping structure, of remarkable persistence, goes well with red meats. 

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