La Pietraia Chardonnay

The Pietra Pinta company is located in Cori, in Lazio, geographically 55 kilometers south of Rome and 25 from the provincial capital Latina. The town is located on the western side of the Lepini mountains, which surround it to the northeast, forming a splendid backdrop with stone quarries and centuries-old olive trees. The company’s name comes from the homonymous location on the slopes of the Cori hills where legend has it that following a bloody battle between the followers of Mario and Silla (80 BC) a large stone was dyed purple in memory of the event. The vineyards are located in the countryside of Cori, on the slopes of the Lepini mountains, under the influence of the sea currents that come from the Lazio coast. This guarantees hot and dry summers followed by cool and breezy autumns, with strong temperature variations between day and night during the ripening period of the grapes. The soils, of volcanic origin, are medium-textured clay, with a balanced supply of nutrients, which allow the development of quality viticulture. Nero Buono, an ancient vineyard typical of the territory of the municipality of Cori, has always been cultivated in our vineyards. In recent years, it has been the subject of studies that have enhanced its organoleptic characteristics, making it rediscovered by the public as a great treasure that had remained in obscurity for centuries, but which, like all small productions, always has something new to show us. Thus, this vine of ours, unique in its kind, has been a source of inspiration for us to recover and relaunch local production, as well as an example of the quality that our territory is able to offer. Our vineyards are cultivated with counter-espalier with simple Guyot pruning. The newly conceived vineyard has 4500 vines per hectare with a production of 1.5 kg of grapes per plant. The management includes first thinning the shoots and then the bunches, while treatments and fertilizations follow the philosophy of low environmental impact agriculture. The harvest takes place when the grapes are perfectly ripe, which usually occurs in the first ten days of October.

La Pietraia Chardonnay by Pietra Pinta is a white wine that captures the essence of Lazio, the region where it is born. The Pietra Pinta winery carefully selects the Chardonnay grapes, an international vine that finds an ideal environment here to express all its elegance. The result is a wine that tells the story of the Lazio region through its aromas and flavors. Lazio is an Italian region with a long tradition in wine production. The Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and mild winters, is ideal for growing vines. The soils, rich in minerals, give Lazio wines a particular flavor and minerality.

La Pietraia Chardonnay is a dry white wine, with a bright straw yellow color. On the nose, notes of tropical fruit, citrus, white flowers and light hints of vanilla and spices can be distinguished. On the palate, it is fresh, balanced, with good acidity and a savoury and persistent finish. La Pietraia Chardonnay is a versatile wine that pairs perfectly with various dishes. It is ideal for accompanying aperitifs, starters, fish-based first courses, white meats and fresh cheeses.

Serving temperature 10°- 12°C

Production area: Lazio

Vintage: s.a.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Capacity: 75 cl.

Company: Pietra Pinta

Grape variety: Chardonnay

Designation: IGT Lazio bianco

Recommended pairings: Aperitifs, Starters, Fish-based first courses, White meats, Fresh cheeses