{"product_id":"medaglione-bianco-igt-chardonnay-bianchi-leone-de-castris","title":"Medaglione Bianco IGT - Leone de Castris White Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salice Salentino, Puglia, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straw yellow with light golden reflections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense and fragrant, with notes of exotic fruit, such as pineapple and mango, accompanied by nuances of citrus and delicate floral hints of acacia and hawthorn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, balanced, and enveloping. On the palate, there are flavors of ripe tropical fruit, a slight creaminess, and a pleasant minerality that gives structure and length to the wine. The finish is delicate and persistent, with a return of fruity notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-12° C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal with fish dishes, shellfish, vegetable risottos, light white meats, and fresh cheeses. Perfect as an aperitif or to accompany Mediterranean vegetable dishes and elaborate salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e The calcareous-clay soil of the Salice Salentino area gives the wine a pleasant minerality and freshness, enhancing the aromatic notes typical of Chardonnay grown in this region. The proximity to the sea promotes optimal ripening of the grapes, maintaining high levels of natural acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e After harvesting, the grapes are gently pressed and fermented at a controlled temperature to preserve the varietal's aromatics and freshness. This is followed by aging in steel tanks for several months, which maintains the wine's liveliness without weighing down its structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2023 Medaglione Bianco IGT Chardonnay is a sunny expression of Salento, produced by one of the oldest and most renowned wineries in Puglia, Leone de Castris. Fresh, versatile, and easy-drinking, it is perfect for those seeking a quality white wine with marked aromatic characteristics and a balanced structure. Ideal to be enjoyed young, this Chardonnay represents the Apulian territory, with a subtle minerality and a delicacy that make it unique of its kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e IGT (Typical Geographical Indication)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilosophy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Product images are for illustrative purposes only; the label design or bottle shape may vary depending on the vintage or winery restyling. The shipment of the order is guaranteed, and purely aesthetic differences do not entitle the customer to a free return (more details on the Terms and Conditions page).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leone de Castris","offers":[{"title":"2025 \/ 75 cl","offer_id":55991539138908,"sku":"8007013101719","price":9.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/0617\/8908\/files\/2023-08-17-11-29-0590840_5ebdcfc3-72f9-444d-9ab3-6c5e8042c266.png?v=1763363456","url":"https:\/\/www.tivinum.ch\/en\/products\/medaglione-bianco-igt-chardonnay-bianchi-leone-de-castris","provider":"Tivinum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}