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Coming from the warm but tempered shores of Chieti in Abruzzo on Italy’s east coast, this Malvasia Chardonnay from Ortonese is a ripe, fruity and easy-drinking Italian white wine. Ripe peach, juicy pear, hints of mango and even fig are all present here, they are joined by a round body and great balance thanks to the Chardonnay grapes that thrive in the sunny conditions that are cooled by a coastal breeze. Malvasia, to the blend brings a freshness, a citrus backbone and a lovely, dried herb note which comes through on the finish. This wine is one to keep in the fridge as it will slip down perfectly on its own or accompanying light vegetable or fish dishes. Read More
Coming from the warm but tempered shores of Chieti in Abruzzo on Italy’s east coast, this Malvasia Chardonnay from Ortonese is a ripe, fruity and easy-drinking Italian white wine. Ripe peach, juicy pear, hints of mango and even fig are all present here, they are joined by a round body and great balance thanks to the Chardonnay grapes that thrive in the sunny conditions that are cooled by a coastal breeze. Malvasia, to the blend brings a freshness, a citrus backbone and a lovely, dried herb note which comes through on the finish. This wine is one to keep in the fridge as it will slip down perfectly on its own or accompanying light vegetable or fish dishes.
This Malvasia Chardonnay wine undergoes a cold and slow fermentation process after a delicate pressing of the grapes, this is to preserve the fresh, perfumed aromas that we appreciate in the wine! Expert winemakers at the Caldora cooperative in Abruzzo produce this delicious, cracking value white wine under their Ortonese label. The winery is based in the town of Ortona and there are over 700 growers who contribute grapes to their production. This breadth of vineyard sites means that they can consistently produce wines of great quality at prices we appreciate!
With vineyards spanning across central and southern Italy, Ortonese produces delicious, everyday drinking wines that reflect the honest and respectful traditions of Italian winemaking. Ortonese is one of the labels of the famous, quality-driven cooperative, Caldora based in Ortona, Abruzzo. With over 700 producers growing grapes across over 1500 hectares of land, Ortonese wines are produced only from the best grapes and the depth of their production means that the wines are delicious year on year. Found on restaurant lists across the country, you’ll be hard pushed to find these traditional Italian wine styles at better prices.
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