Marche IGT Chardonnay – La Signorina
Wine obtained mainly by Chardonnay grapes grown on the hills around Matelica in a unique terroir! In fact, the particular conditions of these wine-growing areas are irreproducible elsewhere: the soils are generally loamy-clayey and calcareous, poor in organic substance but sufficiently equipped with potassium, ideal to allow Chardonnay to aromas of particular finesse and richness.
In addition, the geographical location and the presence of mountains that reach 1500 m a.s.l., guarantee a precious alternation between the Mediterranean daytime heat and very cold nights withstrong thermal changes that are the basis of the natural preservation of the acidity and freshness of the grapes! Of a beautiful bright straw yellow color, with shiny greenish tints. To the nose it offers inviting hints of flowers and tropical fruit.
On the palate it’s fresh, definitely mineral and with a good acidic component. It is surprising for the balance and freshness of the taste that is fully manifested in the long persistence and flavor.
Wine obtained mainly by Chardonnay grapes grown on the hills around Matelica in a unique terroir! In fact, the particular conditions of these wine-growing areas are irreproducible elsewhere: the soils are generally loamy-clayey and calcareous, poor in organic substance but sufficiently equipped with potassium, ideal to allow Chardonnay to aromas of particular finesse and richness.
In addition, the geographical location and the presence of mountains that reach 1500 m a.s.l., guarantee a precious alternation between the Mediterranean daytime heat and very cold nights withstrong thermal changes that are the basis of the natural preservation of the acidity and freshness of the grapes! Of a beautiful bright straw yellow color, with shiny greenish tints. To the nose it offers inviting hints of flowers and tropical fruit.
On the palate it’s fresh, definitely mineral and with a good acidic component. It is surprising for the balance and freshness of the taste that is fully manifested in the long persistence and flavor.
| Type of wine | Dry white. |
| Production area | Matelica (MC) 350 m a.s.l. |
| Soil type | Loose and permeable, tending to clay and calcareous. |
| Grape variety | Chardonnay and other aromatic white grape varieties. |
| Average yield production | 8 - 9 tons per ha. |
| Processing | Hand-picked grapes, short skin maceration of crushed grapes (4-6 hours), soft pressing of the grapes, cold settling of the must, fermentation process is carried out at low controlled temperature (16-18°C) by using selected yeasts. |
| Maturation | 4 months in stainless steel tanks and 2 months in the bottle. |
| Colour | Straw yellow with greenish reflections. |
| Bouquet | Complex and tempting of floral and white fruits like apple, peach and pineapple. |
| Flavor | Ample and fresh; mineral with good structure, acidity and excellent aromatic persistence. |
| Consumption | Within 2 years. |
| Food matches | Hors d’oeuvre, courses based on seafood and white meat. Also suitable for aperitif. |
| Serving temperature | 8-10°C. |
| Bottle size | 0.75 l |
