2002 Gallo Family Vineyards SONOMA COUNTY Chardonnay California
Name:
Gallo Family Vineyards SONOMA COUNTY Chardonnay California - 2002
Where it's from:
>USA
>California
>Sonoma County
Price per case:
£73.4
Bottle size:
75 cl
Bottles per case:
6
Style:
Rich Dry Whites
Grapes:
Chardonnay
Description:
Our Chardonnay is an elegant, well-balanced wine, crafted with some of the finest grapes in Sonoma County. This wine has bright aromas of apple, pear, pineapple, and ripe flavors of peach and mango. The rich mouthfeel is enhanced by a subtle layer of sweet vanilla. With a crisp, clean finish, our Gallo of Sonoma Chardonnay is a delicious complement to almost any meal including grilled chicken, fresh salmon, or lighter pasta dishes. To ensure that the grapes are gently squeezed and allow the natural fruit character to shine through, a gravity fed, whole cluster press is used for 100% of our Chardonnay to eliminate the bitterness that typically results from crusher-destemmers. The juice was primarily barrel fermented, and temperature was monitored not to exceed 68º F to produce a slower, cooler fermentation that enhanced complexities of body, flavor, and aroma. The wine underwent partial malolactic fermentation, lending it a buttery flavor that complements its crisp, clean finish.