Vintage 2008

MONTEVERRO CHARDONNAY

This type of vine poses a challenge in Tuscany – although the sea breeze, cool nights, and soil structure make it possible to produce this single varietal white wine in a select few locations. Its crispness and elegant texture are similar to the great examples of Burgundy; it owes its complex aroma to careful work in the vineyard and aging in both barriques and concrete. A unique Chardonnay from the Tuscan coast, produced in very limited quantities.

"In 2008 Georg Weber took up the gauntlet of producing a Chardonnay right by the sea. The result? A personality-led Chardonnay, rich, dense and constantly revealing new undertones after ageing in the bottle."

More information on the vintages

Selection: 100 % Chardonnay
Denomination: IGT Toscana bianco
Region: Maremma, Tuscany

Ratings

Vini d'Italia -Gambero rosso: 2 Bicchieri
FINE das Weinmagazin: 93/100
Wineterminator: 92/100
Falstaff: 90/100
James Suckling: 90/100
Guida Oro di Veronelli: 92/100

Tasting Notes

Color: Yellow brilliant gold with hints of straw and grey gold.
On the nose: Fresh fig, lemon tart, pear, toasted bread, pineapple and almonds with touches of straw and white peach.
On the plate: Fresh attack of Granny Smith apple evolving on vanilla yogurt and banana bread with a touch of fresh orange peel.

Vinification

Winemaking: Every lot vinified separately Whole cluster pressing Natural fermentation, both Alcoholic and Malolactic Aging on fine lees with batonnage 100 % gravity
Aging: 18 months in French oak barrels with 30 % of new oak
Bottling: No fining, light filtration

Wineyard