Le Monde
Chardonnay – 2018
Region: Italy - Fruli Venizia Giulia
Le Monde
Le Monde lies between the banks of the Livenza and Meduna rivers, close to the border between the provinces of Treviso and Pordenone in Friuli Grave. The winery headquarters, built in the eighteenth century maintains the architectural characteristics of the time. Originally property of the Pistoni family, the wine farm together with the vineyards was acquired Alex Maccan in 2008. Alex is now the owner and winemaker.
Grapes / Soils
| Chardonnay | Planted 1991 | Argillaceous, calcareous, rich in micro-elements | 6 ha |
The Wine
Vineyard Profile
- Soil: Argillaceous, calcareous, rich in micro-nutrients
- Vine age: 26 years
- Training system: Guyot
- Planting density: 4000 plants/ha
- Yield: 90 q/ha
Harvest Notes
- Harvest: Early Spetember
- After brief decantation, must is transferred and fermented at controlled temperature
- Wine remains on fine lees until March
Winemaker's Notes
Bright straw yellow color. Distinctive and elegant with fruity notes of apple, banana, vanilla and a fragrant aroma of white flowers. Fresh, lively and highly pleasurable with optimal persistence.
Wine Summary
100% Chardonnay; alcohol: 13%; soils: argillaceous, calcareous, rich in micro-nutrients; vine age: 26 years; harvested early September; fermentation at controlled temperature; wine on fine lees until March.
Technical Information
- 100% Chardonnay grapes
- Alcohol: 13%
- Denomination: DOC Friuli Grave
General Info
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli Venezia Giulia |
| Appellation(s) | DOC Friuli Grave |
| Proprietors | Alex Maccan |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Winemaker | Giovanni Ruzzene |
| Annual Production | 220,000 Bottles |
| Farming (Sustainable, organic, biodynamic) | Sustainable |