Spinifex Chardonnay 2023 cascina-fontana gives it a character that

gives it a character that is hard

open fermenters before maturation in barrique and puncheon (8% new)

fulsome mouthfeel and gentle tannins

The freshness and bright natural acidity of the fruit were a real feature

These Pinot Grigio grapes

Spinifex Chardonnay 2023 cascina-fontana gives it a character thatFruit was hand harvested in the cool of the morning and then chilled overnight prior to full destemming and crushing the following day. The must was left to macerate for 4 hours prior to gentle pressing. Around 50% of the juice was transferred directly to barrel ex press, the balance roughly settled for 18 hrs before being filled to wood. Fermentation was undertaken by indigenous yeasts entirely in wood, around 70% new. Fermentation progressed at