Villa Russiz Chardonnay Riserva Grafin De La Tour 2020

Villa Russiz Chardonnay Riserva Grafin De La Tour is a polished, single-varietal white from Collio in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, shaped by the region’s cool elegance and the generous character of ripe Chardonnay. It carries the legacy of Count Théodore de La Tour, whose vision in 1869 helped establish Collio as one of Italy’s great wine-growing landscapes.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows a bright golden-yellow color with warm yellow highlights, hinting at its concentration and maturity. The bouquet is intense and inviting, with layered aromas of ripe apple, citrus, vanilla, and bread crust, all seamlessly integrated. On the palate, it is complex, confident, and beautifully balanced, with a creamy texture and enough freshness to keep everything lifted and precise. Its structure and depth suggest very good aging potential, allowing the wine to evolve gracefully over time.

Production
Made from 100% Chardonnay and sourced from the Collio hills in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, this wine reflects a terroir prized for its ideal exposure, mineral soils, and excellent conditions for expressive white wines. The grapes are typically harvested with careful selection to preserve quality, and the vinification is designed to bring out both varietal purity and the nuanced, riserva-style complexity of the wine.

Food & Serving
Serve this Chardonnay slightly chilled, ideally around 10–12°C, to allow its aromatics and texture to show at their best. It pairs well with rich seafood, roast poultry, creamy risottos, shellfish, and dishes with butter or mild truffle notes; decanting is not necessary, though a short period in the glass can help the wine open up.

Producer
Villa Russiz is a respected name in Collio, known for producing refined wines that express both the elegance of the region and the house’s long-standing commitment to quality. The estate’s origins are closely tied to Count Théodore de La Tour, whose 19th-century vision helped shape its identity, and Villa Russiz remains recognized for its contribution to Friuli’s reputation for world-class white wines.

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