{"title":"Chardonnay Alto Adige","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlto Adige DOC organic Chardonnay is among the most elegant and precise in Italy: alpine temperature fluctuations between day and night preserve its natural acidity and varietal aromas with a crispness rarely found in lowland versions. Aromas of green apple, pear, citrus, white flowers, and an alpine minerality clearly distinguish it from the buttery New World Chardonnays. In this selection, you'll find Alto Adige Chardonnay online chosen from small organic South Tyrolean producers who work the vineyard with respect and bottle without shortcuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the best organic Alto Adige Chardonnay?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrganic Alto Adige Chardonnay stands out for its pronounced fresh acidity, intact varietal aromas, and a structure that balances elegance and drinkability. Our producers work with temperature-controlled fermentations, indigenous yeasts, and minimal sulfites, without wood aging that would mask the alpine character of the grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings and serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal temperature: 10–12 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal dishes: porcini mushroom risotto, pasta with white truffle, baked fish, fresh alpine cheeses, salmon carpaccio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent as an elegant aperitif or with traditional South Tyrolean appetizers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover our selection of organic Alto Adige Chardonnay and support small South Tyrolean winemakers who, every year, express the best of this international grape with a unique alpine identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/albiocorini.com\/collections\/all\"\u003eExplore the entire selection →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chardonnay-muhlanger-bio","title":"Chardonnay Mühlanger Sudtirol Alto Adige DOC BIO","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Chardonnay Mühlanger comes from \u003cstrong\u003eBrunnenhof\u003c\/strong\u003e, an organic farm owned by Kurt Rottensteiner in Mazon, in the heart of South Tyrol. It's a family-run business on porphyry volcanic soils at an altitude of 400–500 meters, where the Mitterberg water table creates unique conditions for structured white wines. Organic by conviction, not just for market certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking is precise and unconventional: ripe grapes are harvested at the end of September, macerated for 24 hours in the press, then gently pressed. The must ferments in 500-liter oak barrels and matures for another 10 months on the lees. Bottled in August. The result is a Chardonnay of great structure and complexity, far from fresh and immediate whites — a wine for both dining and contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, ripe fruit, butter, toasted notes, and a volcanic minerality that emerges with aeration. Full-bodied and enveloping on the palate, with a freshness that balances the richness of the wood and lees. Long and persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/em\u003e Chardonnay 100% | \u003cem\u003eVintage:\u003c\/em\u003e 2023 | \u003cem\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/em\u003e 14.5% | \u003cem\u003eFormat:\u003c\/em\u003e 0.75 l\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 10–12°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/em\u003e Harvest late September, 24h maceration in press, gentle pressing. Fermentation in 500 l oak barrels, 10 months aging on lees, bottling in August.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRecommended For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor those who love structured and complex Chardonnays — not a fresh white for aperitifs, but a table wine that stands up to substantial dishes and evolves in the glass throughout the evening. This is the right bottle for those who want to discover what Chardonnay can do on the volcanic soils of South Tyrol, far from Burgundian or Californian models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Drink It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's already enjoyable today, but it has all the characteristics to evolve magnificently over the next 3-5 years if stored correctly. The structure and acidity support its evolution in the bottle. Decanting it 20 minutes before serving enhances its aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rich and enveloping Chardonnay, where aging in oak and on lees integrates perfectly with the volcanic minerality of the terroir. It is not a simple wine — it changes in the glass and requires attention. The finish is long, persistent, with a freshness that is surprising given its structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Chose This Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause Brunnenhof is one of the most serious organic farms in South Tyrol, and their Chardonnay Mühlanger is an example of artisanal winemaking that makes no compromises. Kurt Rottensteiner works on unique volcanic soils with a precision that is clearly evident in the glass. We propose it because it is consistent with our selection: organic, identifiable terroir, authentic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat dishes pair well with Chardonnay Mühlanger?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreamy risottos, baked fish, white meats in sauce, aged hard cheeses. It also holds up to dishes with white truffle thanks to its structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the alcohol content so high (14.5%)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe volcanic soils of Mazon and the late harvest at the end of September yield very ripe and sugary grapes. The complete fermentation in oak transforms all the sugar into alcohol, with no residual sugar. It is a dry and structured wine, not heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a certified organic wine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Brunnenhof is a certified organic farm in South Tyrol. Kurt Rottensteiner works without synthetic pesticides on porphyry volcanic soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould it be decanted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 15–20 minutes of decanting or simply pouring it into the glass in advance helps to open up the aromas and smooth out the wood structure. Do not serve it too cold — 10–12°C is the minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BRUNNENHOF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51143678132551,"sku":"A-BH-CM23","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/8025\/7351\/files\/Muehlanger_Chardonnay_Sito.png?v=1747811131"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/8025\/7351\/collections\/chardonnay.png?v=1784580918","url":"https:\/\/albiocorini.com\/en\/collections\/chardonnay-alto-adige.oembed","provider":"ALBio Corini","version":"1.0","type":"link"}