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100 % Chardonnay from Folonari on the Colli di Panzano in Chianti, 1998 vintage aged 12 months in toasted oak barrels then 6 months in bottle. Main drawback: IGT without attested distinction at €84.38, a high price for a simple appellation.
IGT without mention of a recognized sub-zone, 100 % foreign Chardonnay in the heart of Chianti Classico; Colli di Panzano in Chianti zone named, but limited Tuscan anchoring.
No award or guide mentioned; producer Folonari named, without attested distinction in the sources.
€84.38 (crossed out €91.91) for a 1998 white IGT without distinction: high price for a simple appellation, despite the old vintage.
Detailed aromatic profile (white peach, apple, chamomile, vanilla, honey) and precise pairings: fish, shellfish, white meats, risottos, semi-hard cheeses.
Folonari named, located in Panzano in Chianti via Tenute del Cabreo; soft pressing, 24 h settling, fermentation in steel and barrels, 12 months aging in toasted oak then 6 months in bottle.
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Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine a wine that has traveled through time, a 1998 vintage that whispers Tuscan stories to you. This Chardonnay from Folonari is an encounter with understated elegance, a substance that reveals itself with every sip.
This wine was born on the hills of Panzano in Chianti, an emblematic Tuscan terroir. The Folonari estate, through its Tenute del Cabreo, cultivates this Chardonnay there with particular care. It is a wine that embodies the richness of this land, where every grape is steeped in the sun and the unique character of the region.
The grape variety, a 100% pure Chardonnay, is the fruit of careful winemaking. After a gentle pressing and 24 hours of settling, fermentation takes place in steel tanks and barrels. The wine is then aged for 12 months in toasted oak barrels, followed by at least 6 months of bottle refinement. This method gives the wine remarkable complexity and depth. Its robe is adorned with golden highlights, announcing the richness of its age. On the nose, you will discover an evolved bouquet, with notes of white peaches, apple, chamomile, vanilla, and a touch of honey. Nuances of ripe fruit, baked apple, and pear intertwine with aromas of dried fruit and light herbaceous notes. On the palate, it offers a soft texture, mellowed acidity, and a persistence that highlights mature flavors and a slight final sapidity.
This Chardonnay pairs wonderfully with dishes of light colors. I recommend it with warm and flavorful preparations of fish or shellfish. It will also accompany pan-seared white meats, flavorful risottos, and semi-hard cheeses perfectly. Don't hesitate to open it a few hours before serving so it reveals all its complexity. It is an invitation to savor a moment of calm, an enchanted interlude with a wine that has known how to traverse time with grace.
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