| Producer | Buoncristiani |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Napa Valley |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 18677 |
| Size | 750ml |
The 2023 vintage of our Buoncristiani Chardonnay showcases fruit from two prestigious vineyard sources, Hyde and Stagecoach Vineyards. This wine focuses primarily on vibrant fruit, minerality, and balanced acidity, with secondary flavors of integrated new French oak richness. The full mid-palate and lingering finish add to its complexity and elegance.
Harvest timing was essential, allowing for full flavor development, acid balance, and optimum ripeness. Once the desired flavors were at their peak, the fruit was hand harvested in the early cold morning and gently whole cluster pressed. The juice was then slowly fermented by both native and specially selected yeast in a combination of new and twice-used French oak barrels. Upon dryness, weekly barrel stirring of the lees commenced to increase the complexity of the aromas and mouthfeel. Only 25% of the secondary malolactic fermentation was allowed, thus giving the final wine’s profile a beautiful balance between richness, intense fruit and crisp acidity in the long finish as we desired.
Following 10 months of sur lie aging we obtained a distinguished harmony between the multiple components during blending trials. We folded the best-fit barrels together and with excitement bottled the twelfth of many Buoncristiani Chardonnays. Salute!
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