Chardonnay 'Sophie' Manincor 2024

Manincor is a winery that is one with its owner, Count Michael Goëss-Enzenberg: a man characterized by a vision where nature, tradition, and passion are the soul of the labels that come to life in Caldaro. It is said that behind every great man there is an equally virtuous woman, and this is precisely why the “Sophie” is dedicated by Michael to his wife. A refined and enveloping blend, with excellent structure thanks to aging in wood, where Chardonnay emerges with all the beauty of its aromas. This is also due to the choice made by Manincor, which in the cultivation of grapes chooses to follow organic and biodynamic practices, allowing each variety to express itself to the fullest of its potential.

The Manincor winery produces this Alto Adige DOC “Sophie” starting from a blend composed of 94% Chardonnay, to which minimal percentages of Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc are added. The grapes come from vineyards exposed to the south and southwest, located at an average altitude of 300-350 meters above sea level. Once harvested, they undergo a brief maceration, before fermenting in wood thanks to the presence of indigenous yeasts. The aging phase follows, which takes place in wooden barrels on the fine lees for 9 months.

This "Sophie" is a Chardonnay by Manincor that, upon visual examination, reveals itself with a bright and lively straw-yellow color. The bouquet of aromas perceived on the nose tells of notes of fruit and flowers, enriched by light mineral nuances. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, balanced, and harmonious, with a enveloping sip, characterized by a pleasant fresh vein. A bottle that, among its many qualities, also has the advantage of not fearing aging: it can indeed evolve comfortably over the next 4-5 years, offering an increasingly complex and evolved sip.