TERESA MANARA VT Chardonnay Salento IGP Cantele

Quantity	13 - 18	19 - 24	25 - 30	31+
Price	€21,56	€21,12	€20,68	€20,24

Quantity

13 - 18

19 - 24

25 - 30

31+

Price

€21,56

€21,12

€20,68

€20,24

Description

“TERESA MANARA” VT (Late Harvest) Chardonnay Salento IGP by Cantele: A sumptuous and unique Chardonnay, obtained from a **Late Harvest (VT)** with grapes left to dry slightly on the vine until September. The wine ages for **12 months sur lies in barriques** (half new), resulting in a powerful white, with a pleasant softness supported by a refreshing acidity and pronounced marine savoriness.

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Technical Sheet

Denomination:	Salento IGP
Producer:	Cantele
Region:	Guagnano (Lecce) – Area renowned for Chardonnay expression.
Special Technique:	Late Harvest (VT) with slight drying on the vine.
Grape Variety:	Chardonnay (100%)
Alcohol Content:	14% vol
Type:	Structured White Aged in Wood
Aging:	12 months sur lies in French oak barriques (50% new, 50% 2nd use) + a few months in bottle
Awards:	No specific awards mentioned

History and Winemaking

The Chardonnay destined for Teresa Manara VT is harvested manually in the first week of September, slightly late, with the grapes having undergone a slight drying on the vine. The must is gently pressed and cooled for clarification. Fermentation begins in steel and completes in **barriques**. Subsequently, the wine rests **sur lies for 12 months in French oak barriques**, gaining its complex structure, before being bottled.

Organoleptic Profile

Appearance: **Clear golden yellow** color.

Nose: **Intense, persistent, and engaging** aroma with prominent fresh citrus notes (**lime, grapefruit, yellow orange**) and hints of linden.

Palate: **Pleasantly soft**, supported by a refreshing acidic structure. The mouthfeel is **thirst-quenching yet full and decisive** with returns of **yellow peach, acacia honey, fresh almonds, and hazelnuts**. The finish is animated by an **intense, fleshy, passionate, and Mediterranean marine savoriness**.

Food Pairings

Perfect with: Substantial, savory, and flavorful fish dishes from regional Italian cuisine (e.g., rich soups, baked fish with herbs), and white meats.

Serving Temperature: 14°C

Recommended Glass: Large glass for major white wines aged in wood

The “White Grand Cru” of Salento – A structured and savory Late Harvest Chardonnay, with the elegance of wood aging.

Additional information

Weight	1,3 kg
Grape	Chardonnay

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