Winkl - Kellerei Terlan

This Roserock Chardonnay brings together the estate’s three Chardonnay blocks, which are handpicked and sorted. The Chardonnay is pressed immediately and sent in equal parts to tank and barrel. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, Véronique assembles the two portions into her final cuvée.

Exquisite floral bouquet with a scent of roses rising from the glass as well as exceptionally fresh and pure red fruit notes. There is also a lovely fragrance of Mediterranean vegetation, which is often present in the wines from Vesuvio. The wine is pure seduction on the palate with expressive yet wonderfully rounded fruit — the understated schist tannins underpinning the beautifully crafted structure. Elegant and polished, a remarkable Vesuvio, reminiscent of its debut in 2007.

The village of Castelgiocondo overlooks the historic estate of the Frescobaldis in Montalcino: an ancient stronghold built in 1100 to defend the road leading from the seato Siena. The property is one of the first 4 to begin producing Brunello di Montalcino in 1800, and its historic importance is represented on the label of Castelgiocondo by the figure of acondottiere from acelebrated fresco of the Sienese artist mone Martini. The artist’s depiction shows Guidoriccio da Fogliano, commander of the troops of Siena who in 1323 led the attack on the Montemassi castle; an historic moment that coincided with the initiation of the Frescobaldi family’s centuries-old adventure in the world of wine.

Grapes, harvested in boxes, remains in the “fruttaio” until December / January. Water loss, due to the period of drying, promotes concentration of all substances of the grape. Fermentation and maceration take place in small steel vats; after fermentation and aging in oak in 500/1000 liters where the new wine will remain for 18-24 months.