White

Solum

By Isolabella della Croce, Asti, Piemonte, Italy

Isolabella della Croce Solum

Floral and fruity notes blend with spice and a light bread-crust character from long battonage, on a complex, fresh, mineral palate, expressing the estate's idea of Chardonnay grown at 500 metres.

Tasting notes

Light straw yellow, very clear and bright. The nose opens with very fresh white flowers and citrus fruit, a sign of freshness, and with more air shows ripening fruit and aromatic herbs. Structural depth from the alcohol and Chardonnay's characteristic creaminess come through on tasting.

Pairs well with

Pairs well from fish starters to first courses with vegetables and white ragù, from traditional fried dishes to variously prepared white meats such as saltimbocca alla romana or rabbit in casserole. Also good as an aperitif with savory preparations.

Technical details

Style
White
Denomination
Piemonte DOC Chardonnay
Grape
Chardonnay 100%
Production area
Loazzolo, grown at 500 m above sea level
Exposure
West, South, East
Vineyard planting
500 m altitude; 6,000 vines per hectare; yield 50 quintals per hectare.
Vinification
Crushing, destemming and soft pressing, fermentation at controlled temperature with the must moved to barriques once two-thirds of fermentation is complete, followed by nine months of battonage.
Serving temperature
16°C

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