Wasenhaus 'Filzen' Chardonnay 2023

Wasenhaus 'Filzen' Chardonnay 2023From the winemakers: "A single vineyard Chardonnay from steep slopes, grown on limestone clay soil in Kirchhofen. Bunches got pressed as whole clusters, fermented in used French oak barrels and aged for one year on the full lees in barrel and another half year in stainless steel on its entire lees."

let it be fat’

a vibrant blend of apricot

facing the Serra San Bartolo

and minimal sulfur use

screw cap wines are nearly impossible to sell

aged four years in older whisky casks

Yet  Marco

95% Rkatsiteli

and is especially well-suited for slow ripening grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc

and eggplant dishes with capers and dried tomatoes

There is astounding complexity and depth of flavor that is hiding behind a pink facade of freshness and irreverence

earthy structure that leaves room for all sorts of delicate top notes