“Doran” Chardonnay Riserva Alto Adige DOC 2023

Cantina Andrian | South Tyrol
Kellerei Terlan Gen. Landw. Ges. | Silberleitenweg 7 | IT 39018 Terlan

01101223 · 0,75 l · 50,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Doran is no coincidence. It shows what happens when French Chardonnay clones meet South Tyrolean limestone soils. The Andrian winery takes exactly the time it needs for this Riserva: twelve months in tonneaux, 30% of which in new French barrels. This is the Burgundy school in its purest form. The grapes come from the highest vineyards around Andrian, between 350 and 450 metres above sea level. This is where the calcareous clay soil is interspersed with white dolomite rock. The microclimate makes all the difference: cooler temperatures than elsewhere, longer ripening time, more acidity. Perfect for a Chardonnay with high standards. Cellar master Rudi Kofler favours full fermentation in wood. Regular batonnage ensures that the wood is elegantly integrated and never becomes dominant. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matures for a further three months in stainless steel – for a final balance between opulence and freshness.

Intense straw yellow with greenish reflections. The bouquet is complex and without show: ripe yellow apples, pear, a hint of mango. White pepper notes and fine roasted flavours from the wood maturation. The palate reveals all the power of these high-altitude vineyards: voluminous, structured and with a juicy acidity that holds everything together. The finish is long and precise with hints of minerality. Doran is not a wine for quick enjoyment. It needs time and air in a large glass, and it also offers great ageing potential if you give it time. And at the table, it would be a perfect partner for us with roast gilthead or roast duck. SUPERIORE.DE