Chardonnay Mühlanger Sudtirol Alto Adige DOC BIO

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

On the nose, ripe fruit, butter, toasted notes, and a volcanic minerality that emerges with oxygenation. On the palate, it is full and enveloping, with a freshness that balances the richness of the wood and yeasts. The finish is long and persistent, with a complexity that changes in the glass and demands attention.

Recommended for: Those who love structured and complex Chardonnays, far from Burgundian or Californian models. The Mühlanger is the right choice for those who want to discover what this grape variety 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.