The grapes for the Vie di Romans Chardonnay are sourced from the estate’s 10.75 hectare vineyard in the commune of Mariano del Friuli, located at an altitude of 31 metres above sea level. Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks and the wine does not undergo malolactic fermentation. It spends 9 months on its lees in French oak barriques prior to clarification and bottling. The wine is then aged for a further 8 months in bottle before release. Light golden in colour with a subtle, elegant nose of summer flowers, acacia blossom and hints of honeysuckle. The wine is lightly spiced, with the judicious oak ageing bringing notes of vanilla and cinnamon. It shows lovely buttery, honeyed and floral characters, all lifted on the finish by a lively freshness that is characteristic of this area of Italy. [#intro]An elegant Chardonnay with a spicy character due to a judicious use of oak...[/intro]