Nose
delicate floral and citrusy nuances, tropical fruit, chamomile and peppermint with a fine touch of roasted almonds and hazelnuts
Palate
very elegantly Troy shows off his Alpine character: ripe exotic notes of mango, banana and Galia melon are tinged with subtle tones of hazelnuts against a backdrop of incredible freshness and salty minerality. The finish is long and juicy with a lively mineral backbone.
Growing Conditions
vineyards: two selected vineyards in Söll (Tramin)
altitude: 500 – 550 m
soil: calcareous gravel and loam
age of the vines: 25 years on average, Guyot- and Pergola-trained
aspect: Southeast
climate: extreme interplay between sunny days, influenced by the Mediterranean climate, and cool nights, marked by the cold downslope winds from the surrounding mountains.
Harvest
early October
Winemaking
During the manual harvest each single grape is checked for quality. The grapes are delivered in small bins and pressed without being destemmed first. Both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation occur in Bordeaux barrels. After 11 months on the fine lees the wine is transferred to stainless steel tanks for an additional 22 months of sur lie aging. Finally, the must clarifies naturally by sedimentation of the suspended particles.
Appearance
intense golden yellow
Food Pairing
excellent with fish carpaccio, prawns, crab meat, graved salmon or gratinated scallops Troy is also an ideal accompaniment to many first courses: from light and fresh meals like lemon risotto to tasty pasta dishes with truffle; this Chardonnay is a beautiful match for specialties from the Alpine cuisine like pressed dumplings with mushrooms, baked brook trout veal tartare or goat cheese are also a great match
