Chardonnay Riserva DOC 2019 Troy TRAMIN 750ml

Complex Chardonnays from high altitudes are a rarity, but that is precisely where the appeal lies for us. Troy means 'path' in the language of our ancestors. The name
illustrates our long journey of research and experimentation with this noble grape variety.

The winter ended with abundant snow in the mountains. Warmer temperatures in March and April caused premature and rather uneven budding in the well-supplied soils. A
cool May then delayed the flowering. In humid and hot June, a high fungal disease pressure developed, which could be contained through sensitivity and a lot of careful
manual work. The rest of the summer was largely dry and was only interrupted by short, heavy thunderstorms. Two hot spells had practically no negative effects. A
significant drop in the lowest temperatures began in mid-August. High temperature differences between day and night characterised the weather throughout the harvest. The
harvest took place about 14 days later than in the previous year. The white wines of the 2019 vintage show an impressive freshness, Gewürztraminer are characterised by
particular elegance. The red wines present a lot of fruit and a lively tannin structure. 

Grape variety: Chardonnay
Yield: 38 hl/hectare
Altitude: 500 - 550 m
Soil: calcareous gravel and clay soil
Age of vines: around 25 years, stocking on Guyot and simple, open pergola
Exposure: south-east
Climate: extreme interplay between sunny days influenced by the Mediterranean climate and night hours influenced by cold downdrafts from the surrounding mountains
Harvest: Beginning of October
Alcohol: 14,0 % vol
Total acidity: 6.1 g/l
Residual sugar: <2 g/l