Gantenbein Chardonnay - Weingut Daniel & Marta 2020
The domain
On the edge of the village of Fläsch in the Grisons Rhine Valley, stands a group of remarkable buildings among the vineyards: the Gantenbein wine estate, where Martha and Daniel Gantenbein have been producing wine since 1982. They knew from the start that the vine was the key, and so planted Burgundian clones in their vineyards. They learned that it is vital for grapes to maintain their quality throughout their journey from vine to bottle and have therefore structured their production accordingly. The flow of grapes and juice is based on the force of gravity, meaning no pumps or filters are needed. An area of 12.5 acres – and therefore the largest part – is devoted to Pinot Noir. The Chardonnay is grown on 2.5 acres while the Riesling covers an area of 0.5 acres. The "Gantenbein" is only available from a small network of wine distributors - worldwide.
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Size: 75 cl |
Swiss country |
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| Region: Graubünden |
Culture: Traditional agriculture |
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| Grape variety: Chardonnay |
Tasting: Expressive nose, still marked by the barrel, vanilla, white tea, apple and citric aromas, complex. On the palate, a powerful and opulent wine, top acidity which supports the ripe fruit, incredibly powerful and yet not heavy, this wine perfectly masters the balance between power and elegance. Superior quality, large reserves. |