The Chardonnay is characterized by classy opulence with many exotic fruits in aroma and taste along with delicate, delicious toasty aromas. The complex bouquet brings to mind apricots, coconuts and bananas. Extract and acid form an attractive balance, the taste is round, and equally strong and fine, with velvety fruit and well-integrated tannin. A complex, elegant Chardonnay with enormous storage potential. Grape varierty: 100% Alto Adige Chardonnay.
Production area: Hills with south/southwest exposure, 300 - 500m altitude. Calciferous, gravelly soil with a small share of loam. Chardonnay "Freienfeld"-a blend of the best Chardonnay locations in Kurtatsch -is only produced in the years with optimal weather for this Burgundy varietal. The intermediate and deep calciferous soils are irregularly streaked with loamy quartzite. The locations stretch 300 to 500 meters in altitude. The lower locations guarantee fullness and concentration while the higher elevation, with cool downslope winds in the evenings, ensure the dynamics and the spicy contours of the wine. Authenticity and near-natural cultivation are the guidelines for the production of this wine.
Vinification: Fermentation in medium blond toasted French barriques with subsequent maturation (Bâtonnage) for 11 months, followed by blending in large oak barrels and storage on the fine lees (6 months) and further maturation in the bottle for at least 7 months.
Serving temperature: 12 - 14°C.
Ageing potential: more than 10 years.
Allergens: contains sulphites.
Alcoholic content: 12.00 %
yr. 2017 Falstaff:
93 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Kurtatsch - Cortaccia 'Freienfeld' Chardonnay Riserva Sudtirol - Alto Adige" the vintage 2017 on 01.07.2020 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Falstaff:
92 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Kurtatsch - Cortaccia 'Freienfeld' Chardonnay Riserva Sudtirol - Alto Adige" the vintage 2016 on 01.06.2020 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2018 Decanter World Wine Awards:
91 of 100 Points.
"Decanter World Wine Awards" has rated the wine "Kurtatsch - Cortaccia 'Freienfeld' Chardonnay Riserva Sudtirol - Alto Adige" the vintage 2018 on 01.01.2021 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 Decanter World Wine Awards:
97 of 100 Points.
"Decanter World Wine Awards" has rated the wine "Kurtatsch - Cortaccia 'Freienfeld' Chardonnay Riserva Sudtirol - Alto Adige" the vintage 2017 on 01.01.2020 with 97 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Decanter World Wine Awards:
86 of 100 Points.
"Decanter World Wine Awards" has rated the wine "Kurtatsch - Cortaccia 'Freienfeld' Chardonnay Riserva Sudtirol - Alto Adige" the vintage 2016 on 01.06.2018 with 86 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Andreas Larsson - Tasted:
"Andreas Larsson - Tasted" has rated the wine "Kurtatsch - Cortaccia 'Freienfeld' Chardonnay Riserva Sudtirol - Alto Adige" the vintage 2016 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2018 Falstaff:
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Kurtatsch - Cortaccia 'Freienfeld' Chardonnay Riserva Sudtirol - Alto Adige" the vintage 2018 on 01.07.2021 with 91 of 100 points.
The Kurtatsch Winery is one of the most important winegrowing cooperatives in South Tyrol and is located in the small municipality of Kurtatsch in the heart of the Überetsch region. The history of the winery goes back to 1900, when a few local winegrowers joined forces to produce wine together. Today, the Kurtatsch Winery has around 200 members who cultivate over 20 different grape varieties on a total of around 190 hectares of vineyards. The winery relies on sustainable cultivation of the vineyards, which is supported by the use of modern technologies and careful manual work by the winegrowers. The result is wines of the highest quality that regularly win awards at national and international competitions. The Kurtatsch winery is particularly well known for its white wines, first and foremost the Sauvignon Blanc, the Chardonnay and the Gewürztraminer. But also the red wines of the winery, such as the Lagrein or the Vernatsch, convince with their intensity and their balanced structure. In addition to the high quality of its wines, the Kurtatsch Winery also stands out for its innovative strength. For example, it received an award for its "Cold Cellar" project, which significantly reduced the winery's energy consumption with the help of solar panels and geothermal energy. All in all, the Kurtatsch Winery is one of the most important addresses for wines South Tyrol and stands for a successful combination of tradition and modernity, manual work and technology, as well as quality and sustainability.
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