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Alto Adige Chardonnay DOC 'Lafoa' 2023 (750 ml.) Colterenzio
Chardonnay from the prestigious 'Lafòa' line by Colterenzio is an intense and smooth white wine, a true excellence of the Alps. It comes from the grapes of the same name used in purity, grown in vineyards located at about 450–550 meters above sea level. Harvest and short cold maceration, fermentation in new and used barriques with batonage and partial malolactic fermentation, aging for 10 months in new and used barriques. Bouquet of intense and refined aromas of citrus peel, mountain flowers, alpine butter and dried fruit. On the palate it is soft, creamy and buttery, rich, full and characterized by a driving freshness. Perfect in combination with fish dishes, shellfish, white meats.
- Product Category
- White Wine
- Designation
- Alto Adige DOC
- Grape / Raw material
- chardonnay
- Vintage or Cuvée
- 2023
- Size
- 750 ml.
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- IT - South Tyrol
- Alcohol Content
- 14% vol.
- Service Temperature
- 10° - 12° C.
- Suggested Glass
- Calyx thin long-stemmed
- Collections
- Colterenzio - Lafòa Line
- Food Matches
- Young Cheese, Seafood - Shellfish, Fish plates, White Meat
- Allergens
- Contains sulphites (by sulphites we mean the sulphur dioxide that is added to wine, to preserve it, thanks to its disinfectant, antioxidant and stabilizing action)
CLT-CHARDONNAY-LAFOA-2023
Colterenzio
In the enchanting setting of Trentino-Alto Adige, where the mountains touch the sky and the climate is the perfect ally of viticulture, lies the Colterenzio winery. A name that embodies the strength and passion of a one-of-a-kind cooperative, capable of uniting local winemakers under the aegis of quality and respect for the territory. Here, among the vineyards that climb the slopes of the Alps, wines come to life, telling stories of tradition and innovation.
Colterenzio stands out in the winemaking panorama of Alto Adige for its ability to enhance the climatic and varietal peculiarities of the area, producing wines that faithfully reflect the identity of the territory. The winery pays particular attention to native and international grapes, such as the refined Gewürztraminer, the vibrant Sauvignon and the elegant Pinot Noir, each grown with obsessive attention to detail.
Among the most celebrated labels, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon stand out, two wines that perfectly embody the spirit of Colterenzio. Pinot Noir stands out for its refined structure and aromatic bouquet that ranges from berries to delicate spicy notes, while Sauvignon surprises with its intense aromas of citrus and white flowers, accompanied by an exceptional freshness on the palate.
Let yourself be enveloped by the magic of Colterenzio wines, an authentic expression of Trentino-Alto Adige. Discover their labels on Vino45 and embark on a sensory journey through a territory rich in history and unique flavors.
Address:
Strada del Vino, 8 - 39057 Appiano (BZ), Italy
Color: golden yellow
Bouquet: intense and refined aromas of citrus peel, mountain flowers, alpine butter and dried fruit
Taste: creamy, rich, full and with an extraordinary freshness.
- Gambero Rosso 2/3
- Bibenda 4/5
- James Suckling 93/100
- Veronelli 93/100
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CLASSIC RANGE
Lafóa: from a pilot vineyard to excellent wines
Lafóa is a byword for the beginning of the Alto Adige quality initiative and the pioneering work of the Cantina Colterenzio in the 1980s. At the time, the wine pioneer Luis Raifer not only planted new grape varieties on his vineyard named Lafóa, but at the same time introduced new quality standards: less yield for better grapes and better wines. It was exactly on this pilot vineyard that the “Lafóa idea” was born: the introduction of new quality standards that until this very day meet with the winegrowers and staff of Cantina Colterenzio. Lafóa stands for full-bodied white and red wines that are nonetheless very elegant and have great aging potential.
THE WINE
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.
THE COMPANY
The wines from the hamlet of Colterenzio were favourites of Archduke Sigismund when he resided at Firmiano Castle in the 15th century, though the area was producing fine wines much earlier. Around 15 b.C. a Roman country gentleman named Cornelius settled here and established his "Cornelianum" wine estate and the first wine culture in the area. The Roman name eventually evolved into "Cornaiano", the village Colterenzio calls home. The Colterenzio winegrowers' co-operative was founded by 28 vintners in 1960. Over the years other passionate viticulturalists from diversified micro-zones in the area joined the collective, and today nearly 300 members cultivate approximately 300 hectares of vineyards.
Ambassadors
Those familiar with wine in Alto Adige would inevitably have heard references to Luis Raifer, a pioneer in promoting authentic and prestigious grape-growing in the region since 1979. His motto "back to the origins" clearly states Colterenzio's focus throughout the years, referring to the typical and unique characteristic of each grape variety. His son Wolfgang has been implementing this philosophy since 2005. He joined the company as winemaker first, then turned to the export sales department and has been the CEO since 2010. He now explores market trends together with Max Niedermayr (Chairman), Martin Lemayr (Winemaker), Hubert Dorfmann (Accounting) and Letizia Pasini (Export Manager), investigating possibilities for the global expansion of the Colterenzio brand.
Terroir
Terroir indicates the unification of natural environment and agricultural tradition of a region which lead a wine to be unique.
Alto Adige is a region of contrasts: the point where northern and southern Europe meet, Germans and Italians, snow-covered mountains and fruitful valleys, Alpine and Mediterranean climates a unique region with authentic features, managed in harmony to produce wines that express the notable character of this territory.
Colterenzio is located in Cornaiano, one of the several picturesque villages nestled among the vineyards in an area of cool, rolling vine-covered hills, south of Bolzano. On these hills, crafted and smoothed by glaciers during the last Ice Age, Colterenzio procured the ideal location for planting its vines. The growing area includes vineyards located between 250 and 550 m a.s.l. and boasts a large spectrum of different varieties, soil compositions, micro-climates and ripening phases. Specific to this area: protection by the Alps, significant difference in day-night temperatures during the ripening phase, 1800 hours of sun/year, and consistent aeration from Lake Garda. The resulting wines unite crisp, Alpine fragrance with Mediterranean spice and warmth.
Sustainable farming
To produce top-class grapes, the vine has to respect the ecosystem and be in perfect balance with it. The sustainable viticulture and the quality control system in place at Colterenzio, are carried out at different levels:
- aiming to improve the fertility of the soil using organic compost, utilizing the botanical matter resulting from pruning vines and cutting ground cover
- selection and use of clones and rootstocks
- careful pruning which reduces the yield per plant, paying particular attention to the cuts
- Disbudding
- Defoliation carried out in the vineyards
- performing "green operations": defoliation in the vineyards for greater ventilation and exposure to light and "green harvest" or thinning, in case of overproduction of the plant
- using environmentally friendly substances for treatments (eg mating disruption)
The new Cellar
The natural law of gravity lies at the heart of the new grape processing facility, opened between the 2009 and 2010 harvests as the culmination of long preliminary work and detailed planning.
In the ultra-modern tower structure, ripe and healthy grapes from our 300 wine-growing families are carefully processed to produce premium wines. The handpicked grapes are delivered in open, 200 kg crates, ideal for transport, and sent by means of gravity to the de-stemming and pressing machines on the floor below. All red wine grape varieties are de-stemmed, softly pressed and sent directly to the fermenting tanks. White grapes, according to their varietal, are either de-stemmed and pressed or just sent directly, with the means of gravity, to the press machines in the lower level.
The new, innovative membrane press machines, softly and slowly process the grapes, applying the use of nitrogen, for the aromatic grape varieties in particular, to protect the grapes from oxidation and to retain and preserve aromatics and flavors contained in the skin. The resulting wines are more intense and more aromatic and even after long cellaring, the aromas are pronounced and distinctive for their variety.
With the new cellar, the goal is to use modern stainless steel tanks for both the winemaking and the ageing process of our wines, in order to preserve the high quality, resulting from the hard and passionate work, carried out in the vineyard.