A Central Italian Chardonnay

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Wine Reviewed
Farnese Chardonnay Terre di Chieti IGT 2010 13% alcohol about $7

Let’s start with the marketing materials. “Tasting Note : Medium gold/yellow color, green applet, citrus and vanilla nose; dry, medium bodied with ripe citrus, sweet apple fruit and butterscotch flavors; hint of toast on the finish; crisp and dry with a long finish. Serving Suggestion : Roasted chicken; mild cheeses; grilled prawns.” And now for my review.

At the first sips this wine offered pleasant sweetness and acidity with good citrus. In the presence of Japanese rice crackers the drink’s acidity stepped up. My first meal centered on an omelet made with basil, thyme, crushed chili peppers, caraway, celery seed, and processed American cheese. Now it was citrus’s turn to step up. When paired with potato salad containing peas, carrots, and pickles, the libation provided a good balance of acidity and sweetness. Upon facing a tomato, cucumber, red pepper, and carrot salad our Italian friend was light and pleasant. Dessert was a blueberry strudel brimming with cornstarch. My glass responded with good acidity and a bit of citrus. I sensed a tinge of oak.

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