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

altitude: 500 – 550 m
soil: calcareous gravel and loam
age of the vines: 25 years on average, Guyot- and Pergola-trained
slope exposure: 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

beginning of 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 occurs in Bordeaux barrels.

Aging

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

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.