The ample vineyard of Chardonnay grapes
in the Caseo Estate is bordered by a wood resembling a thick
wall, that interrupts the vines delicate landscape. In old
times the name of vineyards were usually given from typical
features of the environment where they grew (i.e. Soleggia,
Rivi, La Costa). For this reason the vineyard of Chardonnay
grapes, which is bordered by a wood, was named "I Ronchi"
from the Italian word: RONCO = without exit, with no outlet.
The Caseo Estate maintained this name for its precious Chardonnay
wine made from the grapes of this vineyard.
| THE GRAPES:
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100% Chardonnay grapes.
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| THE VINEYARDS:
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it is located
in the Caseo Estate, on a hill sloping down from 450
to 350 metres in elevation. It is trained with the
guyot and the cordon systems. The soil is calcareous,
approximately 30 cm deep, based on a marl (clay) layer.
It has an optimal exposure to the sun with a temperature
range of 15-17 degrees day/night.
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| THE FERMENTATION:
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overripe
grapes are harvested in the first week of October,
crushed and destemmed. Their juice remains in contact
with the skins for one night. The racking takes place
the day after. From then the alcoholic fermentation
begins in the barriques.
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| THE MATURATION:
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in Tronçais
barriques for 8-10 months. The wine rests 12 more
months in the cellar after having been bottled.
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| THE WINE:
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on the eye
it has a clear golden-yellow colour. On the nose there
are notes of ripe "golden apple", banana
and pear flavours. On the palate it is full, persistent,
smooth and balanced with a touch of elegance and finesse
reminiscent of Bourgundy Chardonnay wines.
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| ANALYTICAL DATA:
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alcool 12,4%;
total acidity 6; ph 3,48.
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| STORAGE:
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3 to 6 years
in bottles stored on their side in a dark and dry
place.
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| FOOD COMBINATION:
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served at
10° - 12°, it is ideal as an aperitif, with
delicate first courses, white meats and fish soups.
It is magic with shellfish.
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THE
TRADITION
AND THE SCIENCE
OF WINE |
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I Ronchi |
Chardonnay Oltrepó Pavese
D.O.C. |
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