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Chardonnay / Pinot Grigio
Ecco Domani 2009 Chardonnay/Pinot Grigio
Ecco Domani Chardonnay/Pinot Grigio combines the richness of Chardonnay with crisp and refreshing flavors of Pinot Grigio to create a wine with depth and character. These two varietals are blended into a clean wine in the style of Northeastern Italy, where Chardonnay typically never touches oak, and is characterized by ripe fruit flavors and lively acidity. Grapes for our wine come from Italy's "Tre Venezie" region, where the Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio varietals have been cultivated for more than a century.
Production Area
The Tre Venezie is made up of three smaller growing regions: Trentino Alto Adige, Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia. With a climate known for cool nights and warm days, conditions in the Tre Venezie are conducive to exceptional grape maturation. Ecco Domani meticulously combines the inherent strengths of the fruit from each of these premier regions to create full-flavored wines with superb colors and wonderful aromas, backed by fine levels of intensity.
Viticultural Notes
The climate during the maturation of the grapes was characterized by high daytime temperatures, which allowed for ideal grape growth and sugar accumulation. Harvest began at the end of August and continued through to the beginning of September. High daytime temperatures leading up to harvest contributed to good sugar accumulation in the grapes, while a steep drop in temperature during the nights promoted the development of aromatic substances.
Winemaker Notes
The 2009 Chardonnay/Pinot Grigio is crafted from 60% Chardonnay varietal grapes and 40% Pinot Grigio from Trentino, harvested at optimal maturity levels. A soft pressing was employed to enhance flavor extraction followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks. To intensify the tropical characteristics of the wine, 10% of the blend was made from Chardonnay grapes that were left on the vine longer than normal, allowing the juice to develop greater concentration and complexity from the extended hang time. After settling, the wine was cold stabilized, filtered and bottled under cold, sterile conditions, avoiding malolactic fermentation and preserving the fruit characteristics of the wine.
Tasting Notes
This wine has a clear, straw yellow color, with golden reflections. Light citrus and green apple aromas lead to tropical fruit flavors on the palate. It is a clean, medium-bodied wine, with crisp acidity and a rich, lingering finish.
Finished Wine
Varietal Content: 60% Chardonnay (10% is late-harvest), 40% Pinot Grigio
Appellation: Tre Venezie
Alcohol Level: 12.66%
Residual Sugar: 0.06 g/100ml
Total Acidity: 0.64 g/100ml
pH: 3.34
Ecco Domani Chardonnay/Pinot Grigio blend pairs well with light dishes such as grilled salmon, lemon garlic chicken, and seafood linguine. Try our food and wine recipe suggestion: Lemon Pepper Spaghetti with Shrimp
