HЁRKA Chardonnay 2022
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The Herka of vintage 2022 has remained fresh and cheeky. The nose and palate are characterised by notes of pineapple and pear, accompanied by solid barrel spices. Harmonious acids, creamy, long sip. Seriousand light at the same time,which is an interesting combination.
Our chardonnay is round, fresh and ethereal, like the character it is named after. In the ancient legend of Villány HЁRKA is the beautiful maiden, whom the devil couldn’t resist.
An excellent aperitif when well chilled. Goes well with creamy, creamy flavors such as cream of vegetable soups, béchamel, white meats with cheese, fish, and grilled vegetables.
2022
In 2022, blooming started later than usual. The high temperatures caused the vines to catch up in terms of growth. During the summer, the low rainfall and the abundance of sunshine meant that the grapes were smaller than usual, but the ripening process was much faster. From aphytosanitary point of view, it was a very good year. The symptoms of drought damage were less pronounced in our older plantations and in our better-positioned vineyards, but of course the characteristics ofthe varieties and clones also played a role in this. The correct choice of harvest date was of particular importance, resulting in fresh and fruity wines of the vintage that are not overly alcoholic.
WINE REGION: Villány | Pillangó vineyard, Plateau
GRAPE VARIETIES: Chardonnay 100%
VINIFICATION-MATURATION
One-third of the wine was matured in barrels. Whole clusters of grapes were pressed, and after sedimentation most part of the must was fermented slowly and steadily in tanks and barrels between 16 to 20°C. Barrel aging: in 225-liter Hungarian oak barrels for 4 months. The lees were stirred multiple times(applying the so-called batonnage technique)thus supporting the development of a more full-bodied, creamy, and flavor-rich character. Then the two wines were blended.
ALCOHOL: 12,69 %
CONSUME AT: 11-13˚C
XXXVIII. Szent György-napi Borverseny 2023: Gold medal