Chardonnay Barrel Fermented 2020

Only Chardonnay, when it is cultivated with all the trappings, but especially when it is worked to perfection, is capable of producing wines of this pleasantness and complexity. Barrel Fermented Chardonnay, produced by Jordan, is a Chardonnay from the Stellenbosch area. The company's vineyards are located in the hills, about 300 meters above sea level. This area enjoys very favorable climatic conditions, as it is constantly reached by Atlantic breezes coming from False Bay. The cooler area, facing south and east, is home to white grape varieties. Here, the special microclimate gives Chardonnay an extraordinary uniqueness. This South African Chardonnay, moreover, is the result of processing vines with an average age of 20 to 35 years. In the cellar, fermentation takes place in Nevers and Bourgogne French oak barrels. The wine is then aged on its lees for a period of about 9 months. Instead, only a small portion, about 8 percent of the mass, is fermented in steel tanks and then added to the matured wine, ensuring a perfect balance in aromas. Both tank-aged and barrel-aged Chardonnay undergo malolactic fermentation. A multifaceted Chardonnay, this South African white presents itself in the glass as a beautiful straw-yellow color with golden reflections. Intense and elegant aromas, with notes of ripe fruit, also tropical, and hints of butter, the mouth reveals an elegant note of lemon cookie and very ripe oranges. An important wine, it should always be paired with dishes of some structure. Whether they are fish or meat, the important thing is that they have the right personality. Excellent with veal tonnato.