Manuel Manzaneque Chardonnay Joven 2013 is a 100% Chardonnay from Elez Estate (D.O. Pago Finca Elez) in El Bonillo, Albacete. The fruit comes from the Viña Vieja and La Casa parcels, at about 1,080 m, on poor, loose, well-drained clay-limestone soils, and was harvested on a cold night.
The wine had 12 hours of skin maceration for aroma. At the end of fermentation, the lees were removed; the producer sheet says this gives more volume on the palate.
Tasting notes
Fresh and aromatic, with touches of citrus and floral notes. A wide palate, with volume and freshness and an excellent balance between alcohol and acidity.
Tech specs
| Appellation | D.O. Pago Finca Elez, El Bonillo (Albacete) |
|---|---|
| Vineyard | Viña Vieja and La Casa, Elez Estate, about 1,080 m |
| Soil | Poor, loose and well drained, clay-limestone |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay, harvested on a cold night |
| Vinification | 12 hours of skin maceration for aroma; lees removed at the end of fermentation (the sheet says this gives more volume on the palate) |
| Vintage | 2013 |
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