Ottin Canto X Chardonnay 2024

Ottin Canto X Chardonnay 2024 is a still white wine shaped by the high-altitude vineyards of Italy’s Aosta Valley, where Chardonnay takes on a notably fresh, mineral character. Its name references the tenth canto of Dante’s Inferno and recalls the daring historical purchase of church lands that, according to the producer, led to the owner’s excommunication.

Tasting Notes
Bright and crystal-clear in appearance, it opens with fragrant fruit, sweet spice and flinty notes, with hints of struck match and white pepper. The palate is lively and structured, bringing floral broom, fern and moss nuances together with pronounced saline minerality.

Production
The Chardonnay comes from south-facing slopes at 650–700 metres, rooted in moraine and sandy soils that contribute freshness and precision. The grapes are hand-harvested in mid-September and gently pressed as whole bunches. Fermentation takes place with selected yeasts, followed by malolactic fermentation; the wine then rests for a year on fine lees in French oak tonneaux, lending it added texture and balance.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled, around 10–12°C, with grilled or roasted white fish, shellfish, poultry or creamy dishes. Its freshness and saline edge also make it a natural match for alpine cheeses. Decanting is not essential, though a brief airing in the glass can help reveal its aromatic detail.

Producer
Ottin is a family of mountain winegrowers in the Aosta Valley, with Elio and Nicolas expressing their commitment to the region’s distinctive white wines through this Chardonnay. The producer’s high-altitude, carefully managed vineyards reflect the challenges and character of alpine viticulture. Canto X is presented as the estate’s tenth wine, with its name linking the bottle to the family’s local history and Dante’s Inferno.

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