TerraNoble Classic Chardonnay
Wine Description
The grapes for this wine come from vineyards located at the foot of the Andes Mountains in the Central Valley. The irrigation of the vines comes from the river which runs directly from the Andes range to the Pacific Ocean. The grapes were harvested in March with a complete level of maturity in order to show all their aromatic potential. This wine is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes that were fermented in stainless steel at a low temperature to retain freshness and acidity. The wine is aged for three months in stainless steel before release from the winery.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Santa Camila vineyard
Soil composition
Volcanic and alluvial
Training method
Espalier
Elevation:
660 feet
Vines/acre:
1,600
Yield/acre:
3.4 tons
Exposure:
Northern / Southern
Year vineyard planted:
1996
Harvest time:
March
First vintage of this wine:
1997
Bottles produced of this wine:
86,000
Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Chardonnay
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
15-20 days
Fermentation temperature:
57-63 °F
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of aging before bottling:
3 months
Length of bottle aging:
3 months
Total SO2
94
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.31
Acidity:
3.7 g/L
Alcohol:
13.3 %
Dry extract:
20.3 g/L
Total SO2
94
Residual sugar:
1.57 g/L