The last of the Medici, Anna Maria Luisa (1667-1716) created the Patto di Famiglia, which stipulated that Medicean treasures collected over three centuries of political ascendancy could not be sold or removed from Florence. On her marriage in 1691 to Johann Wilhelm, the Elector Palatine, Anna Maria Luisa gained her title, the Electress Palatine.
Buried with her Electress Palatine crown, Anna Maria Luisa is the ultimate bella figura – reason enough for this fine Chardonnay to honour her name.
Tasting Notes and Pairing
- Appearance
- Intense golden yellow in colour made from 100% Chardonnay, grown on the upper hillside.
- Aroma
- Exotic and tropical fruit.
- Mouthfeel
- Smooth with good acidity and a perfect balance, accompanied by an interesting finish with fresh balsamic sensations and toasted hints.
- Pairing
- Vegetables or well-seasoned risotto. Excellent with both shellfish and white meats.
Technical
- Denomination
- IGT Toscana Bianco
- Exposition
- South-facing slopes, 240-250m asl
- Soil Characteristics
- Moderately calcareous sandy loam
- Harvest and Fermentation
- Hand harvested in small boxes and selected on sorting tables, the grapes are pressed at a low temperature to extract the bouquet and preserve the colour. The wine ferments in French oak vats under a controlled temperature. The Chardonnay then undergoes malolactic fermentation and ageing in French oak barriques, making it smoother, full of tertiary aromas and enhancing its complexity.
- Ageing
- After a period in barriques, the wine rests in stainless steel vats where it clarifies naturally without filtration. It is then bottled and rests for a minimum of 3 months before release. This production method allows the wine to last for up to 5-6 years and continues to evolve due to the fact that we use natural corks.
