Scaia Garganega/Chardonnay – Tenuta Sant’Antonio

Production Area
Comune di Colognola ai Colli, Illasi, Mezzane.

Terroir
Medium soils with gravel.

Grapes
Garganega 55% – Chardonnay 45%

Vinification
Crumbling of the bunches with cold maceration at room temperature for 1 hour, followed by a soft cold pressing using a pneumatic press at 8 to 9°C.  Fermentation at a low temperature of 13 to 14°C with no Malolactic fermentaion present. Batonnage once a week.

Aging
In Stainless steel tanks

Colour:

Straw Yellow with Greenish reflections

Bouquet:

White flowers of acacia, jasmine, bouquet of citrus such as pineapple, grapefruit and orange, apple, pear and mango with a light note of bananas

Taste:

Fresh and pleasant with sustained acidity and well defined flavours of exotic fruit. Well balanced softness and tanginess, making it inviting and intriguing

Food pairing: 

Aperitifs, hors d’oeuvres featuring fish or seasonal vegetables and cold dishes, first courses with herbs, vegetable risottos, dry pasta dishes and soups, fish in light sauces.

Alcohol: 12,50% Vol.

Serving Temperature:  10 °C – 12 °C

Aging Potential:  3-4 years