Ottin
Chardonnay 2023
| Denomination | DOC Valle d'Aosta Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Aosta Valley (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | 1 year on fine lees in 300 L French oak tonneaux |
- Identity: Still white wine from Valle d’Aosta DOC, 100% Chardonnay 2023, 14% vol
- Aromas: Notes of sweet spices, flint, crisp fruit, gunpowder and white pepper
- Palate: Full and dynamic structure, pronounced savouriness; hints of broom, fern and moss
- Vinification: Gentle pressing of whole bunches; 10-day fermentation in barrel, malolactic fermentation completed
- Awards: 93 points out of 100 from James Suckling; ageing potential of 5-10 years
Description
What kind of wine it is
Ottin Canto X Chardonnay is a still white wine that purely expresses mountain Chardonnay. The aromatic profile opens with notes of sweet spices, flint and fragrant fruit, enriched by hints of gunpowder and white pepper. On the palate, it is dynamic, characterised by echoes of broom flowers, fern and moss. A pronounced savoury minerality supports a structured sip with a crystalline colour.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the slopes of the Aosta Valley, situated at an altitude between 650 and 700 metres. The south-facing vineyards take root in moraine and sandy soils, which give the wine freshness and definition. Ottin practises rigorous mountain viticulture with carefully controlled yields. The name evokes the Tenth Canto of Dante's Inferno, recalling the historic purchase of these ecclesiastical lands, which cost the owner excommunication.
How it is produced
Production begins in mid-September with the manual harvest. In the winery, whole bunches are gently pressed, followed by fermentation with selected yeasts. The malolactic fermentation process gives harmony to the organoleptic profile. The Chardonnay then rests for a year on fine lees in French oak barrels, consolidating the palate's volume and structural balance.
History and Curiosities
The Ottin Canto X Chardonnay embodies the genuine dedication of Elio and Nicolas to the great white wines of the Aosta Valley. Produced by a historic family of mountain winemakers, this tenth label from the winery is expertly matured in oak tonneaux. The evocative name pays homage to Dante's Inferno, recalling the bold purchase of ecclesiastical lands made at the cost of excommunication. A glass of crystalline charm, capable of fully expressing the territory by blending a powerful and dynamic sip with elegant notes of sweet spices and mineral hints.
Awards
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2023
93/100
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.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 2007
- Oenologist: Elio Ottin
- Bottles produced: 65.000
- Hectares: 10
Thus Ottin wines were born. Wines of great personality, produced mainly from indigenous vines, cultivated in areas naturally suited to viticulture, where the vine thrives with balance, according to environmentally friendly production techniques. Read more
| Name | Ottin Canto X Chardonnay 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Valle d'Aosta DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Aosta Valley |
| Vendor | Ottin |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Ottin Canto X Chardonnay embodies the genuine dedication of Elio and Nicolas to the great white wines of the Aosta Valley. Produced by a historic family of mountain winemakers, this tenth label from the winery is expertly matured in oak tonneaux. The evocative name pays homage to Dante's Inferno, recalling the bold purchase of ecclesiastical lands made at the cost of excommunication. A glass of crystalline charm, capable of fully expressing the territory by blending a powerful and dynamic sip with elegant notes of sweet spices and mineral hints. |
| Origin | Valle d'Aosta |
| Soil composition | Morainic, sandy |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 8000 |
| Yield per hectare | 70 - 80 quintals/hectare |
| Harvest | Mid-September |
| Fermentation | 10 days |
| Production technique | Soft whole-bunch pressing; fermentation for 10 days in tonneaux with selected yeasts; malolactic fermentation; ageing for 1 year on fine lees in 300 L French oak tonneaux |
| Wine making | Soft pressing of whole bunches; fermentation for 10 days in tonneau with selected yeasts; malolactic fermentation; ageing for 1 year on fine lees in 300 L French oak tonneau. |
| Aging | 1 year on fine lees in 300 L French oak tonneaux |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |