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2013 Castello di Amorosa Chardonnay
Tasted April 15, 2016 by Martin Redmond with 165 views
Flight 1 (1 note)
White
2013 Castello di Amorosa Chardonnay
90 points
Pale golden yellow color with pear, apple, and butterscotch aromas. On the palate it's lush and with a supple texture and good acidity with apple, peach, honey, lemon meringue, vanilla and bit of very pleasing brown spice and minerality. Long finish. 100 % Barrel fermentation, 50% new French oak barrels, 50 % second use, all aged “sur lie” (on the yeast) for 10 months and stirred to re-suspend the yeast, enhancing aromas and adding texture and volume to the mouth. alcohol; SRP - $29. 827.5 cases produced. Pair with Alaskan King Crab Legs and drawn butter
Flight 2 (1 note)
White
2013 Castello di Amorosa Chardonnay La Rocca
92 points
Pale yellow color with expansive apple, pear, pineapple, a hint of citrus marmalade aromas. On the palate it full-bodied, and pure with great texture nicely balanced with lively acidity. It shows enticing apple, pear, lemon curd, pineapple, and a hint of grapefruit flavors with a hint of wet stone minerality peeking through. Long finish. 100% Chardonnay. Fermented and aged in a single concrete egg tank sur lie for 10 months. No malolactic fermentation. SRP -$38 14.8% alcohol 177 cases produced.
Flight 3 (1 note)
White
2013 Castello di Amorosa Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard
91 points
Pale gold color with alluring orchard fruit, tropical fruit, orange blossom and toasty aromas. On the palate it shows a harmonious character with ample fruit, nicely balance against lively acidity and a lush mouth feel. It shows white peach, pineapple, pear, vanilla, and toasty oak flavors with a bit of butter and spice peeking through, with a very giving finish. 100 % Barrel fermentation, 50% new French oak barrels, 50 % second use, all aged “sur lie” (on the yeast) for 10 months and stirred to re-suspend the yeast, enhancing aromas and adding texture and volume to the mouth. Alcohol 14.8% SRP; $38 453 cases produced
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