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 porphyry soils at 400-500 meters above sea level. The winemaking is precise and unconventional: harvesting at the end of 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, close to great meditation Chardonnays.

On the nose, ripe fruit, butter, toasted notes, and a volcanic minerality that emerges with oxygenation. In the mouth, it is full-bodied 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 requires attention.

Recommended for: 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.