Cabreo La Pietra Chardonnay is a premium white wine produced by the renowned Italian winery, Cabreo. The wine is made from Chardonnay grapes grown in the Tuscan appellation of IGT Toscana. The vineyard features a unique terroir with a mix of clay and limestone soils, which impart a distinct minerality to the wine. The winemaking process involves fermentation in oak barrels, followed by aging on the lees for several months, resulting in a rich and complex wine with notes of tropical fruit, citrus, and vanilla. The wine is known for its elegant and balanced style, making it a perfect pairing for seafood, poultry, and creamy pasta dishes.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Cabreo La Pietra Chardonnay is a stunningly complex and balanced white wine.The nose is layered with notes of ripe pineapple, lemon curd, and sweet cream butter. On the palate, the wine is rich and full-bodied, with flavors of golden apple, honeydew melon, and a hint of toasted almonds. The finish is long and creamy, with a slight hint of minerality. This is an excellent expression of Chardonnay from Tuscany, and is sure to impress any wine connoisseur.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2045
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Medium
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Chardonnay
ORIGINS
Winery: Cabreo
Region: Tuscany
Tuscany, located in central Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. With its rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, and centuries-old winemaking traditions.
Tuscany has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. Today, Tuscany is one of the most important wine regions in Italy, producing some of the country's most iconic wines. The region is home to some of the world's most renowned producers, including Antinori, Frescobaldi, and Castello Banfi.