{"title":"Lingua Franca","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"lingua-franca-willamette-valley-chardonnay-avni-2022","title":"Lingua Franca Willamette Valley Chardonnay Avni 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Avni Chardonnay by Lingua Franca is an organic white wine from the Willamette Valley that precisely expresses the character of \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts defines its vibrant and elegant style. On the nose, it reveals an \u003cstrong\u003earomatic bouquet\u003c\/strong\u003e where white flowers, green apple, citrus fruits and mineral notes of wet stone intertwine. On the palate, it displays a medium-full body and a \u003cstrong\u003erounded texture\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by a natural freshness that carries the sip towards a clean and persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from the Willamette Valley in Oregon, through a selection of prized plots among Eola-Amity Hills, Yamhill-Carlton and the Chehalem Mountains. The territorial imprint of this complex region is strongly linked to its shallow \u003cstrong\u003evolcanic soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, which alternate with particular areas characterised by ancient \u003cstrong\u003emarine sediments\u003c\/strong\u003e, as in the Van Duzer Corridor. 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Afterwards, the wine is transferred to closed tanks, where it rests for a further six months in contact with the \u003cstrong\u003efine lees\u003c\/strong\u003e before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lingua Franca Avni Chardonnay 2022 is an elegant expression of the Willamette Valley, the result of careful \u003cstrong\u003eorganic and sustainable\u003c\/strong\u003e farming in Oregon. Its complex minerality stems from the prized \u003cstrong\u003evolcanic soils and marine sediments\u003c\/strong\u003e that characterise the region's vineyards. The meticulous winemaking process includes gentle whole-cluster pressing and \u003cstrong\u003espontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e in barrel. 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The bouquet weaves together notes of cherry, raspberry and plum with floral hints, green tea and delicate woodland undertones. On the palate, it stands out as a \u003cstrong\u003emedium-bodied wine\u003c\/strong\u003e, where lively acidity is perfectly harmonised with \u003cstrong\u003esilky, smooth tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e. This enveloping texture finishes with a long, lingering aftertaste, enriched by a distinct \u003cstrong\u003eearthy complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e that adds depth and persistence to each sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere does it come from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from the Willamette Valley in Oregon, within the Eola-Amity Hills area. The Lingua Franca estate employs organic and sustainable farming practices, guided by strict \u003cstrong\u003ebiodynamic principles\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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