Erste e Neue
Puntay Chardonnay 2023
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | 7 months in large French oak casks and tonneaux |
- Organic DOC wine: still Chardonnay 2023, 13.5% vol, 0.75 L
- Oak maturation: fermentation and 7 months' ageing in barrels and tonneaux
- Fresh aromas: aromatic notes and vanilla; straw-yellow colour with green highlights
- Elegant taste: full-bodied flavour, fine acidity; serve at 10 °C with pasta dishes
- Awards and accolades: 90 points from James Suckling and 94 from Luca Maroni; contains sulphites
Description
What type of wine it is
Puntay Chardonnay by Erste Neue is an organic white wine from the Alto Adige denomination, aged in oak, with a full and elegant profile. Made from Chardonnay grapes, it stands out for its very fine acidity and a bouquet rich in fresh aromas, enhanced by a light hint of vanilla. In the glass, it shines with a light straw-yellow colour and green highlights. It is perfect at the table, enhancing pasta dishes with its pleasantness.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from Caldaro, in the heart of Alto Adige. The vineyards, cultivated with the Guyot system, rest on loose gravelly soil, an ideal matrix for providing balance to the palate and supporting the typical expression of Chardonnay. The influence of the temperate Alpine climate ensures regular ripening, keeping the freshness of each sip intact. In this dedicated area, Erste Neue operates with great agricultural and technical commitment.
How it is produced
The must ferments in large French oak casks and tonneaux. This stage is followed by a slow rest with seven months of ageing inside the same vessels, a decisive choice to define the structure and the sharp aromatic precision of the Chardonnay. The result is a full and pleasant taste.
History and trivia
This wine is born from the passion and history of Erste e Neue, a producer that has combined tradition and innovation since 1900. Among the notable highlights are the prestigious accolades received from critics, including a score of 90 awarded by James Suckling and an impressive 94 points from Luca Maroni.
Awards
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2023
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2023
90/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2023
94/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2023
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1900
- Oenologist: Thomas Scarizuola
- Bottles produced: 400.000
- Hectares: 60
ERSTE+NEUE has been exploring new avenues for more than a century, combining Alto Adige wine culture and tradition with innovation. Throughout this journey, we have dared quite a few first ascents and in doing so have written Alto Adige wine history.
Created in 1986 as a result of the merger of Erste Kellerei (1900) and Neue Kellerei (1925) followed in 2016 by the future-oriented alliance with Cantina Kaltern. Today ERSTE+NEUE stands for top alpine wines, pressed in harmony with nature using not only the latest technology but also drawing on the experience and love of experimentation demonstated by previous generations. inery that was rich in both tradition and renown. The clue is in the name: the tried and tested is upheld, while there is an openness to innovation. Each individual bottle is proof of this philosophy.
ERSTE+NEUE has held the FAIR’N GREEN international seal for sustainable viticulture since 2018. This certification supports us not only in making sustainability goals objectively measurable but also in achieving them. The goals of FAIR’N GREEN are also close to our hearts: environmental protection, natural viticulture, promotion of biodiversity and the protection of natural resources. In addition, fair pay, social commitment and social responsibility are required. At the end of the day, the preservation and promotion of the cultural landscape are also important to us. In this way, those who love our alpine wines can enjoy excellent products that have been produced under responsible conditions for both people and nature. Read more
| Name | Erste Neue Puntay Chardonnay 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Erste e Neue |
| Story | History and trivia This wine is born from the passion and history of Erste e Neue, a producer that has combined tradition and innovation since 1900. Among the notable highlights are the prestigious accolades received from critics, including a score of 90 awarded by James Suckling and an impressive 94 points from Luca Maroni. |
| Origin | Caldaro (Bolzano) |
| Climate | Temperate alpine |
| Soil composition | Loose gravelly soil |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Yield per hectare | 60 hectolitres |
| Production technique | Fermentation and ageing (7 months) in large French oak casks and in tonneaux |
| Wine making | Fermentation in large French oak barrels and tonneaux; ageing for 7 months in large French oak barrels and tonneaux. |
| Aging | 7 months in large French oak casks and tonneaux |
| Total acidity | 5.3 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 2.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |