2021 Due del Monte Chardonnay Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

2021 Due del Monte Chardonnay Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Elegant nose with a tropical hint and sweet smoke. Silky texture with a core of saline minerals. Incredible length and freshness.

$39.99
$39.99

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ABOUT THIS WINE

Grapes for this wonderfully structured wine are sourced from South-West and East-facing slopes, which are formed from layers of clay marl alternating with sandstone flysch. These soils contribute to the wine's characteristic mineral backbone. Grapes are hand harvested during the 1st half of September, followed by cluster crushing and soft pressing. Cold stabilization just by gravity. Separation free run juice and press juice. Juice goes through fermentation in oak barrels where it will remains for about 10 months. After that the wines are assembled. Malolactic fermentation partly done, then gentle filtration at the time of bottling.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Two friends traveling through the hills of Friuli discovered Monte Quarin, a unique site overlooking the Adriatic Sea where vines have been cultivated since ancient times. The area’s excellent sun exposure, marked temperature variation, and mineral-rich soils create ideal conditions for producing high-quality wines. After early collaborations with local wineries, they pursued their own venture by acquiring a cellar and 10.5 hectares of vineyards on Monte Quarin, founding Due del Monte. In 2018, a new team marked a fresh chapter for the winery in the Collio region.

The estate grows both white and red varieties, including Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia Istriana, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. White wines are made from traditional Collio grapes and aged in barriques to enhance depth and elegance, while red production focuses mainly on Merlot, which ripens consistently in this terroir.Wine production is completed using eco-sustainable methods that exclude artificial chemical fertilizers, fungicides, or herbicides, highlighting a focus on environmentally friendly, natural viticulture.

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Grape(s) Chardonnay
Farming Sustainable