La Pietra Chardonnay di Toscana IGT 2022
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Italy / Tuscany
1983 was the first vintage of La Pietra. La Pietra’s Chardonnay grapes come from high-elevation vineyards (1476 feet) that produce grapes with cool-climate freshness and balancing acidity. The handpicked fruit is gently pressed before a period of cold settling. The Chardonnay must is fermented in oak barrels before aging on the fine lees with periodic stirring to enrich the wine’s aromas and flavors. The wine spends a minimum of six months in bottle before release. The word pietra means stone.
Harvest Note
The 2022 wine harvest in Tuscany was marked by extreme heat and drought, leading to lower yields but concentrated, high-quality grapes. Occasional late-season rains helped balance ripeness, preserving acidity and freshness in the wines. Winemakers noted that the vintage produced bold, well-structured wines with rich aromas and excellent aging potential.
Tasting Note
Notes of chamomile and dried tea, honey, sage, citron and lemon peel. Rich, fresh, sweet with toasted notes.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Chardonnay
APPELLATION: Toscana IGT
PH: 3.33
ACIDITY: 6 g/l
ABV: 13.5%
AGING: 16-18 months in tonneaux and 12 months in bottle
Unique Selling Points
- A classic IGT Chardonnay that displays the unique Tuscan terroir
- Matured 16-18 months in oak (50% new) and 12 months in bottle before release
Ambrogio Folonari and his son Giovanni are counted among Tuscany’s top winemakers, presiding over seven estates in each of Tuscany’s primary areas of production.
About the Grape
Chardonnay
Though it has a distinctive profile, Chardonnay reflects other factors such as soil composition and vinification technique. Chardonnay is a reliable, hardy and prolific vine whose only real vulnerabilities are frost and uneven development of fruit.
