Balluta Chardonnay

Grapes harvested at the Penedo Gordo Estate during the cooler hours and handled to minimize oxidation. Vinification at low temperatures. End of fermentation and aging in French oak barrels, with battonnage for 3 months.

Appellation: Alentejo DOC

Region: Borba

Year: 2024

Grape Composition: 100% Chardonnay

LABORATORY ANALYSIS: Alcohol Content: 13.50% vol. (20 ºC) Total Acidity: 5.5 g/dm3 Residual Sugar: < 1 g/dm3

TASTING NOTES: Appearance: Clear, pale straw color. Aroma: Notes of peach and light tropical fruit with a subtle presence of barrel aging. Palate: Creamy mouthfeel, balanced by good acidity, resulting in an intense and fruity finish.

PAIRING: All types of white meats and roasted fish.

ENOLOGY: Fernando Machado and Henrique Lopes