Tiefenbrunner's 2020 Chardonnay Riserva from Südtirol opens with mineral flint and walnut before shifting to yellow exotic fruits and florals, a complex, crystalline wine that builds through the palate with intensity and acidity in elegant counterpoint. This is Chardonnay stripped of oak's vanity, all terroir and structure.
Winemaker Notes
Crystal-clear and shimmering dark straw yellow, Chardonnay Riserva at first develops a mineral aroma of flint and walnut before a multitude of aromas, namely yellow exotic fruits and flowers, which combine to create a complex bouquet. The wine is intensive and succulent on the palate in counterpoint with a pleasant acidity and fine tannins. Its full body and harmony are reflected in a highly persistent finish.
About the Producer
Founded in 1848, the Tiefenbrunner Castel Turmhof Winery owes its name to the ancient castle known today as the home of the Tiefenbrunner family. The winery is in the hamlet Entiklar, in the town of Kurtatsch, which is in the South Tyrolean province of Bozen amid the awe-inspiring Italian Alps. Tiefenbrunner produces over 20 types of quality wines, and each bottle receives the attentive care of expert winemaker and owner, Christof Tiefenbrunner.
