Barboursville Vineyards - Chardonnay Reserve 2024 (750ml) Cortese di Gavi

Barboursville Vineyards - Chardonnay Reserve 2024 (750ml) Cortese di GaviThe grapes are allowed to achieve a proportionately higher potential alcohol on the vine than our classic Chardonnay. Then, selecting 2nd and 3rd use barrels of French and American oak for fermentation and for aging, we preserve Chardonnays inherent effusiveness and lengthen its palate performance without malolactic fermentation. Core varietal aromas and flavors are thereby captured, and extended by batonnage through several months on the lees. FOOD

ripe and velvety with flavors of black raspberry

This wine is perfect for pairing with white fish

this wine reveals aromas of pepper and jammy red fruits

On the palate it shows a tannic texture of splendid harmony

is moderate weight but packs extraordinary depth of flavor rich with apple pie

the winery’s Cabernet Franc has found a niche for itself in restaurant lists of the highest discernment and respect for regional distinctiveness in wine

best represent the characteristics of Sicilian wine

pronounced lemon citrus core with tree fruits of pear and crisp apple lined with a floral note of jasmine

Hand harvest of selected bunches carried out in late September

Elegant touches of chocolate

- Joe Czerwinski"

Lovely notes of sweet oak