Scavello Chardonnay 2019, Val di Neto IGP, Calabria, La Pizzuta del Principe

Name: Scavello Chardonnay 2019, Val di Neto IGP, Calabria, La Pizzuta del Principe
Brand: L'Esprit du vin
SKU: 780619
Price: 13.20 CHF
Availability: InStock

CHF 13.20

Description

This Chardonnay is visually striking with its beautiful straw-yellow color and hints of génépi. It expresses a unique and varied aromatic profile. On the nose, aromas of exotic fruits emerge, while on the palate, lovely notes of fresh pineapple and citrus develop. A pleasing wine distinguished by its freshness, fruitiness, and approachability. A delightful way to whet the appetite.

Food and wine pairings

The Scavello Chardonnay will be perfect for aperitifs or to accompany starters made with vegetables or fish.

Scavello Chardonnay 2019, Val di Neto IGP, Calabria, La Pizzuta del Principe

CHF 13.20

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Viticulture

The grapes are harvested by hand during the second week of October, at night to prevent oxidation. A preliminary selection of the grapes is carried out in the vineyard.

Winemaking

Gentle pressing followed by alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature. After bottling, the wine undergoes a further two months of aging before being sold.

La Pizzuta del Principe

The 100-hectare estate is located 20 km north of the city of Crotone. The vines are irrigated by the Viravo River and caressed by the breezes of the Ionian Sea. Albino Bianchi, from an old Italian family with a deep connection to nature, decided to found La Pizzuta del Principe in the early 1990s to cultivate the grapes from his land and produce quality wines with unique aromas. The estate is currently undergoing organic conversion.

Calabria

Located at the southernmost tip of the Italian peninsula, between the Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas, Calabria is a mountainous and sunny region where vines have been cultivated since antiquity. Benefiting from a hot, dry Mediterranean climate, tempered by sea breezes, the region offers ideal conditions for the production of powerful and aromatic wines.

The emblematic grape variety of Calabria is Gaglioppo, which produces dense, elegant, and slightly spicy reds, particularly in the Cirò appellation, the region's most renowned. Other local varieties such as Magliocco, Greco Nero, and Mantonico also contribute richness and complexity to the production, while the whites, often made from Greco Bianco, are distinguished by their freshness and citrus notes.

Long overlooked on the international stage, Calabria is now experiencing a revival led by a new generation of winemakers eager to showcase their terroir. Authentic, expressive, and bursting with sunshine, Calabrian wines embody the generosity of southern Italy.