Chardonnay 'Ferrata' Maculan 2024
The Chardonnay "Ferrata" by Maculan takes its name from the vineyard of origin in the Breganze area. It is a white wine with a rich and mature profile, thanks to the vinification in barriques and the aging that lasts for a year in the bottle. The nose features exotic, vanilla, and toasted fragrances. The taste is full-bodied, soft, and has great aging potential.
The "Ferrata" Chardonnay by Maculan is a Veneto white wine that is particularly appreciated for its intensity and aromatic complexity. The grapes come from one of the best company crus, which traditionally provides high-quality clusters. The choice of vinification in barrique contributes to giving the wine an international character, with ripe and broad fruity notes, soft tertiary aromas, and a good propensity for aging.
The “Ferrata” Chardonnay by Maculan is an important glass, highlighting the vocation of the Breganze area for the cultivation of the most famous international grape varieties, both red and white. The soils rich in ancient volcanic tuff and the cool, breezy climate of the hills leading up to the first elevations of the Asiago plateau have proven perfect for imparting rich and ripe aromas to the Chardonnay, while maintaining good freshness. The grapes come from the Ferrata vineyard, named after the road that runs alongside the rows, following the ancient path of a railway that supplied fighters at the front during World War I. After the harvest,the grapes undergo a cold maceration for two days, followed by soft pressing in hyper-reduction. Fermentation takes place directly in new Allier oak barriques, where it then matures on its own yeasts for 5 months. It completes aging with a year in bottle before being released on the market.
The Maculan Chardonnay "Ferrata" from the Breganze winery is a rich and full-bodied white, ideal for important pairings with flavorful baked fish, white meats, or medium-aged cheeses. The color is light yellow with bright golden reflections, and the aromatic profile is broad and intense, with aromas of ripe yellow fruit, fresh almond, hints of butter, vanilla, and toasted wood. On the palate, it is enveloping and deep, with harmonious aromas and a long, persistent finish.