Teresa Manara VT Chardonnay IGP Salento 2020 Box

Teresa Manara VT Chardonnay IGP Salento 2020 in box

The Teresa Manara VT Chardonnay IGP Salento 2020 from Cantele is a white wine with a strong personality, capable of uniting aromatic richness, freshness, and a pleasant Mediterranean imprint. It is born in the heart of Salento and interprets Chardonnay in a mature, enveloping, and precise version, designed for those seeking an elegant yet assertive wine, suitable for both the table and more attentive tasting moments.

Territory and wine style

The production area is Guagnano, in the province of Lecce, a region that well narrates the soul of Salento and its vocation for white wines with a sunny character but well supported by freshness. This Chardonnay IGP Salento is made from hand-picked grapes and vinified with great care to preserve their integrity and finesse. Fermentation occurs partly in steel and is completed in barrique, followed by aging sur lies in French oak. The result is a balanced, modern, and territorial style, where the fruit's substance meets a broader and more complex texture.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents a light golden yellow, bright and inviting. The nose reveals fresh and clear notes of lime and grapefruit, accompanied by hints of moss and mimosa. On the palate, the wine is soft, full, and assertive, yet always supported by a refreshing acidic backbone that keeps it lively and thirst-quenching. Sensations of yellow peach, acacia honey, fresh almonds, and hazelnuts return, while the finish extends with a pronounced marine salinity, intense and Mediterranean.

Recommended pairings

The profile of the Teresa Manara VT Chardonnay IGP Salento 2020 makes it ideal with structured seafood dishes, such as shellfish, baked fish, flavorful fish fillets, and preparations with aromatic herbs. It also pairs well with first courses of Mediterranean cuisine, creamy risottos, delicate white meats, semi-aged cheeses, and recipes that enhance the savory component and roundness of the wine.

Serving temperature

Serve the Teresa Manara VT Chardonnay IGP Salento 2020 at 14°C, the ideal temperature to enhance its aromatic complexity and structure. If the wine has been stored in a cool environment, it may be helpful to let it open in the glass for a few minutes to encourage the evolution of the aromas.

Why buy it

This Salento Chardonnay represents a convincing choice for those looking for an Italian white with character, balance, and good aging potential. The box also makes it suitable as a gift idea, while the combination of freshness, softness, and marine salinity offers versatility at the table and a pleasant recognizability. It is a wine that combines quality, territorial identity, and a tasting profile capable of standing out naturally.