Straw yellow with golden reflections. Aromatically complex and layered, with notes of pineapple, citrus and melon complemented by butter, toasted hazelnut, fine oak and vanilla. Rich and concentrated on the palate, with creamy texture, balanced acidity and a long, harmonious finish.

General Information

Variety: Chardonnay (60%), Pinot Blanc (40%)
Geographical position: Stancija Meneghetti, Bale (Croatian Istria)
Soil: red soil
Vineyard area: 1.5 ha
Yield: 1–1.5 kg per vine
Harvest: first half of September
Bottling: 2024

Vineyard

Estate vineyards at Stancija Meneghetti in Bale are planted on red soils, exposed to the bora wind and marked temperature shifts. Managed according to the Simonit & Sirch pruning method with a sustainable approach and low yields to ensure concentration.

Production

The grapes are gently whole-cluster pressed, the must settled in stainless steel, and both fermentation and malolactic conversion carried out in large 2,000-litre oak casks and partly in 225-litre barriques. The wine matures for ten months with continuous lees stirring until filtration and bottling, followed by a further 12 months of bottle ageing.

Cellaring and Serving

Serving temperature: 10–12 °C
Recommended glass: White Burgundy
Food pairing: baked fish, white meats, game, mature cheeses