{"product_id":"tiefenbrunner-chardonnay-riserva-vigna-au-2020","title":"Tiefenbrunner Chardonnay Riserva Vigna Au 2020","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTiefenbrunner Chardonnay Riserva Vigna Au embodies the essence that \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e expresses in the Alto Adige region. The bouquet opens with clear mineral notes of flint and walnut, evolving towards aromas of exotic yellow fruits and delicate floral essences. On the palate, it is intense and juicy, supported by a \u003cstrong\u003efull and velvety body\u003c\/strong\u003e that perfectly balances a well-defined acidity and a fine texture. The sip finishes with a \u003cstrong\u003ementholated finish\u003c\/strong\u003e of great persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from the Vigna Au vineyard, located in Niclara and tended by the Tiefenbrunner winery. The vineyard is situated at an altitude between 260 and 320 metres, with a south-eastern exposure that ensures \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced ripening\u003c\/strong\u003e. The roots of \u003cstrong\u003eold vines\u003c\/strong\u003e delve into \u003cstrong\u003edeep moraine soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, composed of sand, clay, silt and limestone. These soil characteristics enhance the natural freshness of the fruit and the wine's elegant floral nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvesting begins when full phenolic ripeness is reached. After gentle pressing, the must undergoes \u003cstrong\u003espontaneous fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e with indigenous yeasts in small oak barrels, where malolactic fermentation also takes place. The wine matures on its lees and rests for six months in steel tanks for natural clarification. After bottling, carried out during the most suitable lunar phase, the wine undergoes \u003cstrong\u003ebottle ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e for one or two years, which gives it an impressive structure and extraordinary aromatic purity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in the Au Vineyard in Niclara, this Chardonnay Riserva 2020 bears witness to the Tiefenbrunner family's longstanding dedication, winemakers since 1848. The grapes, sourced from old vines, undergo \u003cstrong\u003espontaneous fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e in small oak barrels, then slowly mature on the lees. Bottled according to the most favourable lunar phase, the wine reveals a \u003cstrong\u003efull and velvety body\u003c\/strong\u003e with extraordinary persistence. Highly acclaimed by critics, this elegant white expresses a \u003cstrong\u003eperfect harmony\u003c\/strong\u003e between refined acidity and a delicate tannic structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tiefenbrunner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45088863223979,"sku":"56479","price":769.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/tiefenbrunner-chardonnay-riserva-vigna-au-2020_56479_1_1f4d60e4-fe40-4f1e-8145-2b78d45d68ce.webp?v=1773765266","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-hk\/products\/tiefenbrunner-chardonnay-riserva-vigna-au-2020","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}