Chiaranda' DOC - Donnafugata Chardonnay White

Origin: Contessa Entellina, Sicily, Italy

Grape Variety: Chardonnay and Ansonica

Color: Intense golden yellow with bright reflections

Nose: Elegant and complex, with notes of tropical fruit such as mango and pineapple, enriched by hints of white peach, honey, and delicate nuances of vanilla and hazelnut, derived from the aging period in wood.

Palate: Structured and enveloping, with a remarkable balance between freshness and smoothness. On the palate, it offers excellent aromatic persistence, with notes of ripe fruit, hints of sweet spices, and a pleasant minerality that makes it harmonious and refined.

Alcohol content: 13.5%

Serving temperature: 10/12°C

Pairings: Ideal with elaborate fish dishes, shellfish, white meats, and pasta dishes with seafood-based sauces. Also perfect with medium-aged cheeses and Mediterranean recipes such as seafood couscous.

Terroir: Grown on the Sicilian hills of Contessa Entellina, the calcareous soil gives the wine extraordinary minerality and freshness. The vineyards benefit from an ideal microclimate characterized by sunny days and cool nights, favoring optimal grape ripening that enhances the structure and elegance typical of Chiarandà.

Vinification: The grapes are harvested by hand and undergo temperature-controlled fermentation. The wine then matures in barriques for about 6 months, with an additional 12 months of bottle aging, allowing it to achieve complexity and a refined aromatic bouquet.

Description: Chiarandà by Donnafugata is a sublime example of Sicilian Chardonnay, characterized by a rich and balanced aromatic profile. It is a wine of great elegance and personality, which combines the structure of Chardonnay with the mineral freshness of Ansonica, typical of the Sicilian terroir. It represents the tradition of the Donnafugata winery, committed to the promotion of native grape varieties and qualitative excellence.

Classification: DOC

Type: White Wine

Allergens: Contains sulfites

Awards and scores: Chiarandà has received high scores internationally, including 92 points from James Suckling and 91 points from Wine Enthusiast, recognitions that attest to the quality and elegance of this vintage.

Philosophy: Organic

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