“W.... Dreams ..." Bianco Venezia Giulia IGT 2022

Silvio Jermann | Friuli
Jermann s.r.l. | Loc. Trussio 11 | IT 34070 Dolegna del Collio

02080922 · 0,75 l · 65,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

A name like a riddle, a label like an echo of pop culture and poetry – but in the glass, "W... Dreams ..." reveals a Chardonnay of remarkable clarity and depth. What began as an experiment in 1987 has long since developed into an icon. The grapes come from selected plots near Dolegna del Collio and Farra d'Isonzo, on calcareous marl soils with excellent drainage. The 2022 vintage was characterised by a hot, dry summer, but cooler nights from mid-August ensured aromatic precision and a fine acid structure.

Brilliant golden yellow in the glass with greenish reflections. The bouquet is complex and expressive: yellow apple, mirabelle plum, a hint of mango, orange zest, blossom honey, roasted hazelnut and subtle hints of vanilla and wet stone. On the palate, the wine is powerful, structured and yet with the elegant signature typical of Jermann. The ageing in large wooden barrels and partly used barriques (around 11 months) gives it depth and complexity without overpowering the primary flavour. Fine minerality, balanced freshness and a long, salty-tart finish complete the picture. "W... Dreams ..." is no ordinary Chardonnay, but a statement: multi-layered, idiosyncratic, intelligently composed – and, for all its finesse, a wine with attitude and character. A modern classic that combines international stature with northern Italian precision. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, present straw yellow colour. Opens with subtle notes of smoke, then camomile, some apricot, light mineral components in the background. Juicy and straightforward on the palate, follows through with good tension, fine yellow fruit components, salty final." Falstaff

"The 2022 Where Dreams Have No End Chardonnay pulls the taster close with a mix of crushed rocks, lemon oil, wildflowers and gingery spice. Silken and round, it sweeps easily across the palate with ripe pit fruits and pretty inner florals swirling throughout. This 2022 resonates with youthful tension, gently structured and long with a citrus twang and saline resonance." Vinous

"Fresh and toasty nose with aromas of pastry, spice, citrus and roasted pineapple. Quite full and tangy on the palate, with a flavourful mid-palate and a medium-long, clean finish. Subtle oak bite at the end." James Suckling

"This harmonious white wine has good presence and structure, with a lively acid backbone that harmonises well with the rich flavours of creamed apples, chopped hazelnuts, Meyer lemon peel and ginger-infused pastry cream. Long and fluid, with a hint of saltiness on the finish." Wine Spectator