“Troy” Chardonnay Riserva Alto Adige DOC 2021

Kellerei Tramin | Cantina Termeno | South Tyrol
Kellerei Tramin | Weinstrasse 144 | IT 39040 Termeno

01091521 · 0,75 l · 114,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping9 units available
Limitation of 3 articles per customer

Troy is no ordinary Chardonnay. Rather, it is the archetype of a Chardonnay, as Wolfgang Klotz, managing director of what is probably the most successful winegrowers' cooperative in South Tyrol, sees it. The grapes come from two selected vineyards in Söll, near Tramin. The climate there is not only Mediterranean, but the vegetation is also characterised by rather cold downdraughts at night. Both factors guarantee optimal development of the plants and fruit. The berries are hand-picked one by one, so it is clear to any wine connoisseur that this is an absolutely prestigious project for the co-operative. It is therefore not surprising that only 3,000 bottles of this grape variety are sold in selected specialist shops and top restaurants.

Intense straw to golden yellow in colour. On the nose, tropical fruit, a hint of camomile and mint, then fine roasted notes and a subtle nutty flavour. On the palate, you can almost taste the closeness of the mountains, its clarity, freshness and intensity: exotic notes of ripe yellow fruit, then some nutty flavours and again a beguiling liveliness and minerality that ends in an equally long final. Chardonnay can be like this, chapeau! SUPERIORE.DE

"Warm fruit, spicy, certain maturity. Juicy and present in the mouth, lots of grip, noticeable, well-integrated wood, long." Weinwisser

"The 2021 Chardonnay Riserva Troy entices with a pretty bouquet of fresh spearmint and chamomile, complementing sliced apricots as hints of stone dust add complexity over time. It is soothingly round and supple, with an enriching air of almond custard and ripe pit fruits guided by brisk acidity. A gentle tannic tug adds dimension, as the 2021 tapers off with nuances of vanillin spice and inner florals." Vinous

"Intense and juicy, complex and nutty, with bright citrus, melon and orchard fruits, sea salt and a delicate yeasty character on the finish." Decanter

"Fine aromas of toast, spices, lemon zest, pie crust and roasted pineapple. Flavourful and concentrated on the palate, with a full body. It is very structured, broad and long. A serious, substantial Chardonnay that has undergone appropriate ageing in wood to refine it." James Suckling

"The 2021 Chardonnay Riserva Troy is creamy and rich with poached apple, cooked peach and buttery nuances that are carefully measured and elegant. This full-bodied edition is aged for 11 months in barrique and a further 22 months in stainless steel, followed by three months in the bottle. These anaerobic phases of the ageing process serve to capture the freshness and brilliance of the fruit and oak spice. The aim is to create an alpine Chardonnay, and this wine offers lightness and structure in one package. This is a very nice Chardonnay that will age for a long time." Wine Advocate