Chardonnay Straden Vulkanland Steiermark DAC 2022
Chardonnay Straden Vulkanland Steiermark DAC 2022
This noble wine ages for 10 months in large oak barrels (1,500 – 2,000 liters) made from French oak, giving it remarkable structure and depth. It displays a light golden yellow color with green reflections.
Aroma: A complex bouquet of red apple, blossom nectar, and a delicate smokiness, later revealing notes of clove and allspice.
Palate: On the palate, the wine is direct and elegant with well-integrated acidity in a medium body, creating a sturdy structure. It impresses with pure elegance, perfect balance, and excellent length, with a spicy finish and high aging potential.
Vintage: 2022
Wine Region: Straden – Vulkanland Steiermark DAC, Austria
Food Pairing: Ideal with Mangalitsa pork Osso Collo, veal steak, Mangalitsa pork steak, or gnocchi with porcini mushrooms.
Serving Temperature: 8 – 10 °C
Aging Potential: 8 to 10 years
Alc: 12.5% vol
This 2022 vintage from Vulkanland Steiermark DAC is a prime example of elegant and well-structured wines, perfect for discerning connoisseurs and culinary experiences.