Chardonnay 'Tellus' Falesco 2023
The "Tellus" Chardonnay is a white wine of great freshness and fragrance that is refined only in steel. Simple, light and easy to drink, it is characterized by a fresh and juicy sip, with a very delicate olfactory texture in which emerge hints of citrus, field herbs and spring flowers
The Chardonnay “Tellus” by Falesco is an interpretation of the famous French grape variety focused on simplicity, floral and fruity fragrance, and smooth drinkability. The vinification only in steel emphasizes the desire to cater to the expressive immediacy of the delicate and elegant varietal notes of the grape. A wine with a daily and convivial face, which pairs very well with appetizers or simple, not overly elaborate fish dishes.
The Falesco “Tellus” Chardonnay is produced at the estate of the Cotarella family, which manages a farm in the border area between Umbria and Lazio. A beautiful hilly area that boasts an ancient tradition in viticulture, dating back to the times of the ancient Romans. From the stunning hill of Montecchio south of Orvieto, the property descends towards Montefiascone and Lake Bolsena, in the province of Viterbo. The soils have a rather heterogeneous composition. In the area of Montefiascone, they are rich in sands and ancient volcanic components, while in Montecchio the soils are of a calcareous-clay matrix, with the presence of pebbles.white. The Chardonnay vines are cultivated in the municipality of Castiglione in Teverina at an altitude of 200 meters above sea level. The vines are trained to a spur cordon and are harvested during the first half of September. After a brief cryomaceration, soft pressing and fermentation in steel at low temperature for about two weeks follow. The wine then rests in steel tanks for a few months before being put on the market.
The white Chardonnay “Tellus” by Falesco is a fresh wine, an interpretation to be enjoyed young to fully savor its refined and elegant aromas. Its name derives from the goddess of the earth Tellus, whose cult was celebrated in Ancient Rome on April 15. In the glass, it presents a light yellow color, bright and luminous. The bouquet expresses floral scents, aromas of cedar, citrus, white fruit, and aromatic herbs. The lively sip unfolds with rich fruity aromas and a savory, fresh, and pleasantly gastronomic finish.