Chardonnay Mühlanger Südtirol Alto Adige DOC Organic

The Chardonnay Mühlanger Sudtirol Alto Adige DOC BIO 2023 comes from Brunnenhof, Kurt Rottensteiner's organic farm in Mazon, on volcanic porphyritic soils at an altitude of 400-500 meters. The winemaking is precise and unconventional: harvest in late September, 24-hour skin maceration, gentle pressing. The must ferments in 500-liter oak barrels and ages on the lees for another 10 months, bottled in August. A long and artisanal process that gives structure and complexity — far from fresh and immediate whites, close to great contemplative Chardonnays.

On the nose, ripe fruit, butter, toasted notes, and a volcanic minerality that emerges with aeration. On the palate, it is full-bodied and enveloping, with a freshness that balances the richness of the oak and lees. The finish is long and persistent, with a complexity that evolves in the glass and demands attention.

Recommended for: For those who love structured and complex Chardonnays, far from Burgundian or Californian styles. Mühlanger is the right choice for those who want to discover what this grape can do on the volcanic soils of Alto Adige. Perfect with creamy risottos, baked fish, white meats in sauce, or aged cheeses. Decant for 20 minutes at 10-12°C.