Marlborough Chardonnay 2021

A unique and unrepeatable climate. A great grape variety such as Chardonnay, which expresses different characteristics in every part of the world. These are the main ingredients of this white wine proposed by Greywacke, produced in the Marlborough area. Most of the vineyards are in the lower reaches of the Brancott Valley and Fairhall, with the rest of the grapes coming from Renwick and Rapaura. Gravelly, clay and alluvial soils that contain high percentages of the distinctive Greywacke stones. Harvested by hand, the wine is made whole cluster, with very soft pressing cycles and a short contact with the skins. The must thus obtained is racked into French oak barrels where it undergoes fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Another peculiarity is that, at the end of the alcoholic fermentation, this Chardonnay also undergoes the so-called malolactic conversion. Straw yellow in colour, the nose reveals rich fruity scents of pineapple, pink grapefruit and ripe apple. Then hints of toasted hazelnut and vanilla. In the mouth it is enveloping, while maintaining a nice freshness and a subtle mineral touch. With a very long finish, this wine requires an intense pairing in terms of flavour. Excellent with both tasty, fatty fish and white meat.