Chardonnay (2024) - Tenute Mokarta
Wine name: Chardonnay 2024 - Tenute Mokarta Historical fun facts and anecdotes: The name 'Tenute Mokarta' comes from the ancient city of Mokarta, an archaeological site close to the winery. The 2024 harvest is particularly significant, as it was the vintage that marked year 50 of Chardonnay production from the Tenute Mokarta vineyards.
Chardonnay (2024) - Tenute Mokarta
Type: Vino Bianco
Area: Italy, Sicily, Agro di Trapani
Appellation: Terre Siciliane IGT
Grape variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2024
Winery: Tenute Mokarta
Alcohol: 12.5%
The appellation: Terre Siciliane IGT
Terre Siciliane IGT is an appellation covering the whole of Sicily, offering an extraordinary variety of wines that represent the heart and soul of this land rich in winemaking tradition. Introduced in 2011, this Indicazione Geografica Tipica allows producers to use a wide range of grape varieties, both native and international, ensuring creative freedom and a deep connection with the land.
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Who makes it: Tenute Mokarta
Founded in 1916 as the Favuzza family farm on the hill of the same name, Tenute Mokarta has handed down passion, care and viticultural authenticity for four generations.Today led by Mario Emanuele Favuzza, it continues its artisan calling with a focus on organic viticulture, without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilisers. The choice stems from a wish to respect and bring out the uniqueness of the limestone-marine terroir of Salemi (450 m above sea level).
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Chardonnay
Chardonnay is one of the most widely planted and prestigious white grape varieties in the world, originally from Burgundy, in France. Thanks to its great adaptability to different climates and soils, Chardonnay is grown in many wine regions, expressing unique characteristics according to the terroir and the winemaking style.
Find out moreChardonnay: the Agro di Trapani area
Agro di Trapani
The Agro di Trapani is one of the most important wine areas of Sicily, in the western part of the island. Thanks to its proximity to the sea, its limestone and clay soils and its dry Mediterranean climate, this area has historically been suited to the production of fresh, aromatic whites, structured reds and world-famous fortified wines such as Marsala. Viticulture in the Agro di Trapani stands out for the use of native varieties such as Grillo, Catarratto and Inzolia for the whites, and Nero d'Avola and Perricone for the reds. The region is also renowned for the production of Marsala DOC, a fortified wine with centuries of history.
Find out more about Agro di TrapaniClimate: Mediterranean
Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)
Soil: Limestone / chalk
Geographical setting: Inland area
Profile of Chardonnay
Primary aromas: Freesia, Ripe red fruit, Mineral
Secondary aromas: dried fruit, mineral notes, Spices
Tertiary aromas: Nuts, Mushrooms, Wet earth
Tasting notes: The "Chardonnay 2024 - Tenute Mokarta" shows a rich, distinctive aromatic profile, marked by notes of green apple, peach and vanilla. On the palate it reveals a well-balanced structure, with perfect harmony between acidity and softness, while the finish is long and persistent.
| Sulphites | yes |
| Body | Full-bodied |
| Acidity | Medium |
| Tannin | Medium-low |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Colour | Golden yellow |
| Clarity | Clear |
| Body | Light |
Winemaking methods used for Chardonnay
Hand harvesting
Hand harvesting is a traditional, painstaking approach to picking, where bunches are selected and cut by hand straight from the vine. Compared with machine harvesting it allows far closer attention to quality, since only the best bunches are chosen and the fruit is not damaged.
Find out moreMalolactic fermentation
Malolactic fermentation is a fundamental process in winemaking, particularly used for quality white, red and sparkling wines. This method plays a key role in determining the flavour and aromatic profile of many wines, helping to make them softer, more complex and suited to long ageing.
Find out moreTemperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel
Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel is a technique that makes it possible to produce fresh, fruity, clean wines, preserving the varietal aromas of the grapes at their best.
Find out moreAgeing methods used for Chardonnay
In stainless steel
Ageing in stainless steel is a winemaking practice aimed at preserving the freshness, aromatic integrity and varietal purity of the wine. It is used above all for white, rosé and young red wines, but also for light, easy-drinking reds that do not require maturation in wood. Stainless steel vessels are inert and impermeable to oxygen, so they do not interact with the wine: this makes it possible to bring out the fruity, floral and mineral component of the grape and of the terroir.
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