TROY Chardonnay Reserve Alto Adige DOC 2020

Chardonnay Mountain Reserve, elegant and mineral

TROY Chardonnay Riserva Alto Adige DOC 2020 by Cantina Tramin is a white wine of great personality, designed to best express the alpine character of Chardonnay grown at altitude. It is born from a careful selection of hand-picked grapes and accurately narrates the work of a winery that has been able to interpret this grape variety with a modern, refined, and territorial style. It is a wine that combines aromatic richness, freshness, and depth, making it ideal for those seeking a refined and structured Italian Chardonnay.

Territory and wine style

The Alto Adige DOC designation is synonymous with whites of great definition, and this Chardonnay Riserva represents a particularly curated interpretation. The vineyards are located in the Sella area, between 500 and 550 meters above sea level, on soils of calcareous gravel mixed with clay, with a southeast exposure and significant temperature variations between day and night. These conditions favor slow maturation, an intense aromatic profile, and a very marked natural freshness. The winemaking process involves alcoholic fermentation and malolactic fermentation in barriques, followed by a long aging on the lees that contributes to complexity, balance, and a broad yet precise taste sensation.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents with an intense golden yellow, a sign of a structured and mature white. On the nose, delicate yet rich aromas emerge, with floral and citrus nuances, tropical fruit, chamomile, mint, almond, and toasted hazelnut. The palate is elegant and articulated, with hints of mango, banana, and Galia melon, supported by vibrant freshness and marked saline minerality. The savory component accompanies a long, juicy, and persistent finish, where mineral tones and a sense of great precision return.

Recommended pairings

TROY Chardonnay Riserva Alto Adige DOC 2020 is perfect with raw and carpaccio fish, shrimp, prawn meat, marinated salmon, and scallops. It also pairs naturally with delicate yet flavorful first courses, such as lemon risotto or truffle tagliolini. Its structure and freshness make it interesting even with dishes from alpine cuisine, such as mushroom canederli, baked char, veal tartare, and goat cheeses, where it finds a very convincing balance.

Serving temperature

The ideal temperature to serve TROY Chardonnay Riserva Alto Adige DOC 2020 is between 12 and 14 °C. Within this range, the wine best expresses its balance between tension, aromatic breadth, and creaminess. It does not require long aeration but can benefit from a few minutes in the glass to gradually open up.

Why buy it

Choosing TROY Chardonnay Riserva Alto Adige DOC 2020 means opting for a high-end white that combines territorial identity, technical precision, and immediate pleasure. It is a bottle that tells the story of Alto Adige and the vision of Cantina Tramin, with a style that enhances the Chardonnay grape without sacrificing freshness, elegance, and depth. Ideal for an important dinner, for a refined gift, or to enrich one’s cellar with a memorable white.