Tramin : Stoan Chardonnay 2024

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Stoan Chardonnay 2024 by Tramin

Tasting

Color
This wine reveals a beautiful golden hue, clear and bright.

Nose
Highly elegant and particularly refined, the aromatic bouquet expresses fruity scents of peach, apricot and pear, mingled with floral touches of jasmine, mimosa, white flowers and elderflower. The whole is subtly enhanced by nuances of kumquat and delicate spicy notes.

Palate
The attack reveals deep fruit aromas such as pineapple and pear, complemented by vegetal notes of tomato leaf and green pepper, along with citrus zest. Perfectly balanced and harmonious, the palate stands out with a delicate saline minerality before stretching into a long, unctuous finish.

Food and wine pairing
This cuvée will pair wonderfully with a variety of starters, fish dishes, seasoned white meats or spicy pork preparations accompanied by mushrooms.

Service and storage
To fully appreciate the Stoan Chardonnay 2024, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 12 and 14°C. With fine aging potential, this wine can be kept and enjoyed until around 2034.

The alpine expression of a great white wine from Trentino-Alto Adige

The estate
Founded in 1898 by Christian Schrott, Cantina Tramin is a historic cooperative winery located in the Trentino-Alto Adige region of Italy. Bringing together numerous small winegrowers today, this iconic brand has established itself as a key reference in mountain viticulture. Currently chaired by Leo Tiefenthaler, with Willi Stürz as cellar master, the estate stands out for its commitment to showcasing alpine terroirs. It produces wines of great precision, faithfully reflecting the geological complexity and unique climate of this region.

The vineyard
The vines destined for this cuvée thrive in Alto Adige, mainly at altitudes between 500 and 600 meters. Aged 10 to 40 years, the vines benefit from a privileged exposure, 90% facing southeast and 10% south. Their roots plunge into mineral-rich soils composed of gravel, rock, limestone and silt. Yields are rigorously controlled at around 45 hl/ha.

The vintage
The growing cycle benefited from a distinctive climate, marked by the encounter between beautiful Mediterranean-influenced sunshine and particularly cool alpine nights, refreshed by cold winds descending from the surrounding mountains. The harvest took place under optimal conditions, from late September to mid-October.

Winemaking and aging
Upon arrival at the winery in small crates, the grapes for the Stoan Chardonnay 2024 are gently pressed. Fermentation takes place slowly, between 18 and 20°C, in large oak casks of 30 to 40 hectoliters. After partial malolactic fermentation and clarification through natural sedimentation, the wines are aged separately on the lees in these same casks until the end of August. The blend is then made before bottling, followed by an additional rest of at least three months in the cellar. Total aging lasts a minimum of 14 months.

Grape varieties
This blend is composed of Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Pinot Bianco and Gewürztraminer.