2018 Chardonnay "Contessa"

Weingut Giefing

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Tasting from 09.07.2021: Peter Moser

It has a medium golden yellow colour, with silver reflections. There is an aroma of yellow tropical fruit in the background, with fine oak spiciness, white nougat, candied mandarin zest, and a vanilla touch. On the palate it is juicy, elegant, with nice fruit, a creamy texture, delicate nuttines on the finish, some minerality, and good persistence. It is already well developed, and it is a powerful food wine.

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Category: White Wine
Grape Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2018
Alcohol Level: 14.5%
Stopper: Screwcap
Winery: Weingut Giefing
Price: 20 - 50 €
Residual Sugar: 1.7 g/l
Certificates: Sustainable Austria
Region
Burgenland, Austria
Under the influence of the Pannonian climate grow a total of 13,100 hectares of vineyards in the easternmost province; for elegant white wines, the full-bodied...
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Weingut Giefing

7071 Rust
Österreich
+43 (2685) 379
giefing@wein-rust.at www.wein-rust.at

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