"Rocca Ventosa" Chardonnay Terre di Chieti

The "Rocca Ventosa" Chardonnay Terre di Chieti tastes dry, fresh, and uncomplicated. On the nose, it shows notes of apple, ripe pear, and a hint of white flowers. The fruit is clearly in the foreground. It appears open and accessible.

On the palate, the Chardonnay from Cantina Tollo is light and pleasing. A pleasant freshness keeps the fruit lively. With 13% vol, it still has enough substance for the dinner table. The grapes come from the Abruzzo region on the Italian Adriatic coast. After fermentation, the wine matures for three months in barrique barrels.

The finish of the "Rocca Ventosa" Chardonnay is clean and straightforward. It does not require long contemplation. It is an Italian wine for every day that works without any fuss.

The "Rocca Ventosa" Chardonnay Terre di Chieti pairs with light pasta dishes, grilled fish, and fresh mozzarella. The aromas of apple and pear harmonize with mild, light ingredients. Its freshness accompanies grilled food without masking it. It forms a clear contrast to creamy mozzarella.

The Chardonnay is a wine for the summer terrace. It fits just as well at the dinner table during the week. You can open it for a quick dinner after work or for a relaxed meal with friends. The screw cap makes it easy. You open the bottle without a corkscrew and reseal any leftovers tightly.

Serve the "Rocca Ventosa" Chardonnay well-chilled at 8–10 °C. At this temperature, the fruit appears fresh and clear. If the wine gets a little warmer in the glass, the notes of ripe pear become more prominent.

If you like the "Rocca Ventosa" Chardonnay Terre di Chieti, you will find other dry white wines from Abruzzo at Cantina Tollo.

• The "Rocca Ventosa" Chardonnay Terre di Chieti IGP 1.5L is a dry Chardonnay from Abruzzo in a large bottle. It is suitable for groups with several guests.
• The "Rocca Ventosa" Pinot Grigio Terre di Chieti is a dry white wine from Abruzzo and a good choice if you want to try a different grape variety from the same line.
• The "Rocca Ventosa" Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOP is a dry white wine made from Trebbiano, a grape variety that is firmly associated with Abruzzo.