Pulenta Estate VIII Chardonnay 2024

Franciacorta Cuvée Prestige Ed. 47, Ca’ del Bosco 2022 is a sparkling wine from the Franciacorta region of Italy, made predominantly from Chardonnay, with a blend of Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco. This specific vintage is a multi-vintage blend, with the 2022 vintage making up 77% of the wine and enriched by reserves from 2021 and 2020. The wine is known for its complex notes of brioche, stone fruit, and citrus, balanced with fresh acidity and a persistent effervescence. Wine profile Vintage: 2022 (Edizione 47) Region: Franciacorta, Lombardy, Italy Grape blend: Chardonnay (75%), Pinot Nero (22.5%), Pinot Bianco (2.5%) Aging: The 2022 vintage is a multi-vintage blend, using 77% from 2022 and 18% and 5% reserve wines from 2021 and 2020, respectively. Method: Metodo Classico Color: Luminous straw-yellow with fine, persistent bubbles Tasting notes Aroma: Brioche, lemongrass, stone fruit, citrus, spearmint, and oregano Palate: Fresh and balanced with vibrant acidity and a complex, fruity finish Texture: Fine, persistent perlage with soft effervescence Food pairings General: A versatile wine suitable for both aperitif and pairing with fine cuisine Specific dishes: Seafood, shellfish, or fish-based dishes

A refreshing coastal style, with aromas of white grapefruit and floral fynbos, through to a palate dancing with elegant layers of fruit, steely minerality and a long, vibrant finish The grapes were fermented with selected yeasts, 97% in stainless steel tanks, while 3% was barrel-fermented imparting delicate complexity. The wine spent eight months on its fine lees in tank, prior to release. 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Noordhoek comes from estate fruit matured in stainless steel, aged on the lees for ten months. There’s green apples, citrus peel and kiwi fruit on the nose, and just a little pyrazines here. The palate certainly has more vigor and tension than the regular Sauvignon Blanc. It’s taut and crisp, very malic, with quite a penetrating finish that cries out for some oysters. Very fine. Neal Martin, Vinous