'1840' Chardonnay DOC

1840 Chardonnay DOC 2023 is a dry white from H. Lun, made from Chardonnay grown around Egna in Alto Adige, northern Italy. Made in steel tanks, it has a generous body with elegance and fullness on the palate. Pour it as a pre-lunch glass or aperitif, or with hors d'oeuvres. Serve at 10°C and enjoy it within 3 to 5 years. Delivered across Ontario.

The producer

The H. Lun name dates to 1840, when Alois H. Lun started putting it only on the finest South Tyrolean wines from the best sites. More than a century later the Cornaiano cellar took over the winery, which still runs as an independent brand and keeps grapes apart by site and quality to show the range of Alto Adige.

The vineyards

The grapes come from around Egna in Alto Adige, at a yield of 10,000 bottles per hectare.

How it's made

Made in steel tanks. Total acidity is 6.31 g/l and residual sugar 1.3 g/l, so the wine is dry.

How it tastes

The palate shows a generous body with elegance and fullness. It finishes dry.

How to serve it

Serve at 10°C as a pre-lunch drink, an aperitif or with hors d'oeuvres. It can age for 3 to 5 years.