Collection: South Tyrolean Chardonnay DOC
Südtiroler Chardonnay DOC is a classification for white wines from the region of Südtirol (also known as Alto Adige) in northern Italy. To achieve this classification, the wine must meet a number of requirements and rules, such as:
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Grape variety: The wine must be made from at least 85% Chardonnay grapes, and the remaining grape varieties can be anything.
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Geography: The wine must be grown and produced in Südtirol.
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Soil: The soil must be of a certain quality and suitable for producing high-quality wines.
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Vinification: The wine must be produced in accordance with the technical rules and regulations established by the DOC.
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Aging: The wine must mature for at least 6 months, of which at least 3 months must be in wooden barrels.
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Alcohol content: The alcohol content must be at least 12%.
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Taste and colour: The wine must have a clearly defined taste and colour, which is typical of Chardonnay grapes.
The wine that meets these requirements must bear the DOC label and can be sold as Südtiroler Chardonnay DOC. Achieving this classification ensures that the wine lives up to a high standard and that it is produced in accordance with the technical rules and regulations set by the DOC.