Alois Lageder
Chardonnay 2025
Other years:
2024| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | About 4 months on fine lees and yeasts in stainless steel |
| Other years | 2024 |
- Origin and grape variety: 100% organic Chardonnay from Alto Adige DOC, vintage 2025, 12% vol
- Vinification in steel: temperature-controlled fermentation and 4 months ageing on fine lees
- Aromas: notes of peach, melon, citrus, floral accents and Alpine mineral hints
- On the palate: dry, smooth, medium-bodied taste, with lively freshness and a fruity finish
- Pairings: ideal with aperitifs, sushi, shellfish, fish and white meats; serve at 8–10 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Alois Lageder Chardonnay is an organic white wine that precisely expresses the Alpine character of South Tyrol. In the glass, it appears a bright straw yellow with luminous greenish highlights. On the nose, it offers a fresh and complex bouquet, where notes of peach, melon and citrus stand out, intertwined with delicate floral hints and clear mineral nuances. On the palate, it is dry, smooth and medium-bodied, supported by a lively acidity that prolongs the pleasant fruity finish. Thanks to its balanced profile, it makes a refined aperitif and elegantly accompanies dishes based on shellfish, sushi, delicate fish and white meats.
Where it comes from
The grapes for this label come from selected vineyards in southern South Tyrol, spread across the municipalities of Magrè, Salorno, Cortaccia and Pochi. The vines take root in sandy and gravelly soils, rich in pebbles and with a pronounced calcareous component, essential elements that give the sip its typical tension and savouriness. The altitude of the plots, reaching up to six hundred and seventy metres, combined with a warm microclimate mitigated by strong nocturnal temperature variations, favours a slow and optimal ripening for Chardonnay. These mountain pedoclimatic conditions result in fruit with a distinct aromatic definition.
How it is produced
The harvest takes place in September, the ideal time to pick bunches capable of retaining their vibrant natural freshness. This is followed by a rigorous vinification with temperature-controlled fermentation in steel tanks, a practice aimed at preserving varietal purity and the clarity of the aromas. Subsequently, the wine matures for about four months in contact with the fine lees. This delicate resting period imparts greater roundness and a well-balanced taste, harmonising the crispness of the sip to deliver a satisfying, linear and authentically terroir-driven sensory profile.
History and Curiosities
Introduced in 1835 as “yellow” Pinot Blanc, this noble grape variety has found its ideal home in the Alpine terroir. The historic winery Alois Lageder, active since 1823, cultivates its prized vines following a strict organic approach at high altitude. On the calcareous and gravelly soils of Magrè and Cortaccia, the significant temperature variations enhance the grapes, imparting a vibrant minerality. This artisanal dedication gives rise to a refined mountain Chardonnay with a balanced palate, characterised by fresh and pleasant notes of peach and melon.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
08 - 10 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1823
- Oenologist: Jo Pfisterer, Paola Tenaglia, Georg Meissner
- Bottles produced: 1.200.000
| Name | Alois Lageder Chardonnay 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Alois Lageder |
| Story | History and Curiosities Introduced in 1835 as "yellow" Pinot Blanc, this noble grape variety has found its ideal home in the Alpine terroir. The historic winery Alois Lageder, active since 1823, cultivates its prized vines following a strict organic approach at high altitude. On the calcareous and gravelly soils of Magrè and Cortaccia, the significant temperature variations enhance the grapes, imparting a vibrant minerality. This artisanal dedication gives rise to a refined mountain Chardonnay with a balanced palate, characterised by fresh and pleasant notes of peach and melon. |
| Origin | Vineyards selected in Magrè, Salorno, Cortaccia and Pochi, southern South Tyrol |
| Climate | Hot microclimate with significant temperature fluctuations between day and night |
| Soil composition | Sandy, gravelly and very calcareous soils |
| Harvest | Early - mid September |
| Fermentation temperature | Controlled temperature |
| Production technique | Fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel; ageing for about 4 months on fine lees (on the yeasts) in stainless steel tanks |
| Wine making | Temperature-controlled fermentation in steel; ageing for about 4 months on the fine lees (on the yeasts) in steel tanks. |
| Aging | About 4 months on fine lees and yeasts in stainless steel |
| Total acidity | 4.8 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |