Fabrizio Bianchi Chardonnay

Fabrizio Bianchi Chardonnay I.G.T. Toscana

Fabrizio Bianchi Chardonnay

I.G.T. Toscana

Our Chardonnay is the brainchild of Fabrizio Bianchi, who – in the mid-1970s – decided to plant these vines on the winery’s land outside of the Chianti Classico denomination. Inspired by the great white wines of Burgundy, it was initially fermented entirely in wooden tanks, but since 2000 the volume of oak-fermented grapes has been steadily decreasing – with 70% of the grapes now fermented in stainless steel tanks. There is a large stock of our Chardonnay in our cellar, illustrating this wine’s ability to stand up to the passage of time

Designation

I.G.T. Toscana Bianco

First year of production

1990

Grape varieties

100% Chardonnay

Training system

Guyot and spurred cordon


Vinification

Two thirds of the grapes are vinified in steel vats at controlled temperature, the remaining part in French oak "tonneaux" where it remains on the lees for about 6/7 months

Ageing

One year of bottle aging

Climate trend

The spring of 2009 was cool, with temperatures around average and abundant rainfall in March and April. By mid-June temperatures stabilized slightly above average and high pressure continued throughout the summer period in July and August. The first weeks of September were also sunny and followed by a few rainy days in the middle of the month. The harvest period was mainly characterized by clear weather and good temperature variations between day and night.

Fabrizio Bianchi Chardonnay