Benedetič Chardonnay
Morillon, Pinot Chardonnay
2023
Benedetič Chardonnay is a fresh and elegant dry white wine with aromas of green apple, pear, and citrus. Crisp acidity and a clean, mineral character lead to a balanced and refreshing finish, making it an ideal companion for seafood, light pasta dishes, and fresh cheeses.
Technical
Type of wine: White, dry
Total acidity: 5.56 g/l
pH: 3.40
Alcohol: 13.5 vol. %
Vineyards age: 50 years
Vineyard: Vineyard on a plateau, 3000 vines/ha, Sylvoz
Bottling: 750 ml bottles, box of 6 bottles, closure in microgranular cork (Fortis)
Service temperature: 8-10 °C
Vineyard
Exposure: S-SW
Location: Giasbana, 150 m above sea level
Soil & Climate: Flysch, in Brda called opoka; sub-Mediterranean, influenced by warm sea air and cold Alpine winds.
Harvest: Exclusively by hand; usually begins in the last week of August or the first week of September.
Cultivation: Integrated pest management; environmentally friendly and sustainable cultivation.
Vinification
Grapes were destemmed and crushed immediately after harvest. Pressed juice was cold sedimented overnight at 8 °C. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 15 °C. The wine was aged in stainless steel tanks until bottling.
Maturation
On fine lees until April 2024, when the wine was filtered and bottled.
