Doran Chardonnay Riserva DOC

A Chardonnay that shows what South Tyrol is capable of: mineral depth from limestone soils, Burgundian style, not a gram of showiness.

Cantina Andrian is located in the Adige Valley north of Bolzano, nestled among vineyards at altitudes of up to 700 meters. The cooperative has been working for decades with winegrowing families who cultivate their plots on these calcareous soils with great care. The Doran wine uses French, small-berried Chardonnay clones—vine material that stands for structure and concentration, not just mere fruitiness.

The vinification follows the Burgundian model: 100% fermentation in tonneaux , 30% of which are new oak. Regular bâtonnage integrates the oak influence and gives the wine a creamy, rounded texture. In the glass, aromas of yellow apple, roasted almonds, and a hint of white peach emerge—underpinned by a delicate minerality that reveals the limestone soil. The finish is long, slightly buttery, with a refreshing acidity providing balance.

Serving temperature: 10–12 °C. Drinking window until 2028. Pairs well with veal schnitzel with herb butter , pasta with truffle cream sauce or a mature mountain cheese from Trentino.