TERESA MANARA Chardonnay Salento IGP Cantele

Quantity	13 - 18	19 - 24	25 - 30	31+
Price	€15,68	€15,36	€15,04	€14,72

Quantity

13 - 18

19 - 24

25 - 30

31+

Price

€15,68

€15,36

€15,04

€14,72

Description

TERESA MANARA Chardonnay Salento IGP – Cantele: A great 100% pure Chardonnay, dedicated to the producer’s mother. Its complexity stems from the winemaking process: fermentation **completes in barrique** and the wine matures **sur lies in French oak for about 8 months**. This aging imparts a layered olfactory profile of **spice, exotic fruit, and flowers** (acacia, vine flower). On the palate, it is **silky, velvety, and luscious (mellifluous)**, balanced by fresh acidity and the sweet spice of the oak.

Why Choose It

✅ **High-end 100% Chardonnay** selection
✅ Fermentation and aging in **French oak barriques**
✅ **Sur lies maturation for 8 months** for complexity and structure
✅ **Silky and luscious** taste with an extremely long finish

Technical Sheet

Name:	TERESA MANARA Chardonnay
Denomination:	SALENTO IGP
Producer:	Cantele
Region:	Puglia (Apulia)
Production Area:	Guagnano (Lecce)
Grape Variety:	Chardonnay 100%
Vintage:	2024 (Reference)
Alcohol Content:	13% Vol.
Size:	0,75 cl.
Type:	Still White Wine
Serving Temperature:	14° C (57° F)
Vineyard Details:	Guyot training system in the Guagnano territory. Harvest mid-August.
Winemaking and Aging:	Soft crushing and pressing; clarification at 10°C. Start of alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel 15°C, then completion in barrique. Aging sur lies in French oak barriques for about 8 months.

General Description and Longevity

The Teresa Manara is Cantele’s most important Chardonnay selection, reflecting the strength and temperament, in homage to Teresa Manara. Fermentation in barrique and sur lies aging make this a highly structured white wine, capable of evolving in the bottle for **4-6 years** from the vintage, developing further notes of honey and subtle petrol hints.

Organoleptic Profile

Color: **Intense straw yellow** with green and golden nuances throughout.

Nose: Initially **spicy**, unfolding into a fan of **floral** (acacia, vine flower) and **fruity** aromas (ripe local and exotic fruits).

Palate: **Silky, velvety, and luscious**. Lively freshness and sweet spice from the oak. Finish of **extreme duration** that highlights the complexity.

Food Pairings

Ideal with: **Elaborate or smoked fish dishes** (e.g., salmon, tuna), **white meats** with sauces, **creamy risottos**, and **medium-aged cheeses**. Also excellent as a contemplative sipping wine.

Serving Temperature: 14° C (57° F)