Deion: This Chardonnay is intensive straw yellow in color with green reflexes. It has a fruity bouquet of exotic aromas of banana and citrus fruit with some hay and is wonderfully elegant and fresh. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and harmonious, clear and pure, juicy and quaffable, with a soft opulence and minerality and a full and fresh finish. Grape variety: Chardonnay - South Tyrol DOC. Production area: The grapes for this refreshing wine grow at an altitude of 420 - 500 m on excellent chalk gravel soils in the vineyards of the sunny plateau of Appiano with their south-east exposition. Vinification: After temperature-controlled fermentation of the must in stainless steel tanks at 19°C for one week, the wine is aged in stainless steel. Food pairing: Best enjoyed well chilled with light pasta dishes, salads with roast chicken breast and light fish dishes. Serving temperature: 12 - 14°C. Ageing potential: 3 - 5 years. Bottle to: 750 ml - 75 cl - 0.75 lt. Allergens: Wine can contain sulphites. Producer: Wine Estate Monastery Cellar Muri-Gries In 2022 the Benedictines moved Muri in Switzerland to Gries in South Tyrol, where the order took over the Augustinian monastery. In so doing, they inherited a long tradition of wine-growing, which they nurtured in the spirit of a symbiosis of monastery, winery and estate that is still very much in evidence today. The result, in the 21st century, is a range of top-quality wines MURI-GRIES like the Abtei Muri line, which has been produced selected grapes the very best sites since 1989. The MURI-GRIES wine estate comprises 35 hectares of vineyards in excellent locations in and around Bolzano and Appiano. The monastery vineyards offer an outstanding terroir, combining excellent soils with a highly favourable climate.
Alcoholic content: 11.50 %
The Kellerei Muri Gries is a renowned winery in the region of South Tyrol, Italy. The winery is located in an 11th century monastery and has a long history of winemaking. The Muri Gries Winery is known for their high quality wines, especially their white wines made Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Gewürztraminer. Their red wines made Lagrein and Pinot Noir are also highly regarded. The winery prides itself on practising biodynamic farming and using natural methods in winemaking. The result is wines that reflect the essence of the terroir and the region. The Muri Gries winery is also a popular destination for wine lovers and tourists who want to experience the beautiful architecture of the monastery and the history of the winery. There are regular guided tours and tastings where visitors can taste the different wines and learn more about the production process. Overall, the Muri Gries Winery is an outstanding producer of wines with a long tradition of winemaking. Their commitment to biodynamic farming and their passion for high quality wines have given them a special place in the wine world.