Somereto Chardonnay DOC

A Chardonnay that deliberately avoids oak aging — and thus shows exactly what the Adige Valley between Bolzano and Merano does particularly well: freshness, minerality and texture from the high altitude.

Cantina Andrian is located in South Tyrol at an altitude of around 400 meters, surrounded by apple orchards and vineyards with an alpine climate. The Somereto is made from French Chardonnay clones with low natural yields—fewer berries, more concentration in the must.

In the glass, it displays ripe yellow apple aromas, pear, and a hint of white peach, underpinned by a delicate herbal spiciness. The acidity is firm but smooth; the finish is long, cool, and clean—typical of a Chardonnay from high-altitude vineyards in South Tyrol without oak influence.

• Temperature: 10–12 °C
• Dishes: Fried sea bass, lemongrass risotto, asparagus with hollandaise sauce or goat cheese
• Occasion: Summer aperitif, light lunch