Legacy Chardonnay, 2023, Scotto Family Cellars, Lodi
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay — classic single-varietal bottling.
Appellation: Lodi AVA (American Viticultural Area) — California, USA, part of the Central Valley wine region known for warm days and cool nights that help maintain acidity.
Country/Region: United States / California.
Color: Pale to medium straw/gold — typical of a California Chardonnay. (common style for the varietal and region)
Aroma: Bright fruit aromas of citrus, green apple, and grapefruit. Subtle hints of vanilla and light oak from neutral barrel influence (if present).
Taste: Delicate citrus and melon notes balanced with a clean, crisp finish.
Balanced acidity with a fresh, refreshing mouthfeel.
Fermentation: Extended fermentation in a mix of stainless steel (≈55–65%) and neutral French/American oak barrels (≈35%) to balance fruit purity with subtle oak texture.
Soils: Lodi AVA soils are typically well-drained sandy loam and alluvial soils that support even ripening and balanced acidity in Chardonnay grapes. (regional characteristic)
Climate: Mediterranean-like with warm days and cooling evening breezes preserving natural acidity while achieving ripeness.
Aging: Partially aged in neutral oak barrels to add subtle texture while keeping fruit and acidity lively.
Best served: 8–10 °C (46–50 °F) — optimal for showing bright fruit and crisp acidity.
Alcohol by Volume: ~13.0% ABV — moderate and balanced for this style.
Residual Sugar: Dry (very low, around ~0.5 g/L)
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay — classic single-varietal bottling.
Appellation: Lodi AVA (American Viticultural Area) — California, USA, part of the Central Valley wine region known for warm days and cool nights that help maintain acidity.
Country/Region: United States / California.
Color: Pale to medium straw/gold — typical of a California Chardonnay. (common style for the varietal and region)
Aroma: Bright fruit aromas of citrus, green apple, and grapefruit. Subtle hints of vanilla and light oak from neutral barrel influence (if present).
Taste: Delicate citrus and melon notes balanced with a clean, crisp finish.
Balanced acidity with a fresh, refreshing mouthfeel.
Fermentation: Extended fermentation in a mix of stainless steel (≈55–65%) and neutral French/American oak barrels (≈35%) to balance fruit purity with subtle oak texture.
Soils: Lodi AVA soils are typically well-drained sandy loam and alluvial soils that support even ripening and balanced acidity in Chardonnay grapes. (regional characteristic)
Climate: Mediterranean-like with warm days and cooling evening breezes preserving natural acidity while achieving ripeness.
Aging: Partially aged in neutral oak barrels to add subtle texture while keeping fruit and acidity lively.
Best served: 8–10 °C (46–50 °F) — optimal for showing bright fruit and crisp acidity.
Alcohol by Volume: ~13.0% ABV — moderate and balanced for this style.
Residual Sugar: Dry (very low, around ~0.5 g/L)
Legacy Chardonnay, 2023, Scotto Family Cellars, Lodi
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay — classic single-varietal bottling.
Appellation: Lodi AVA (American Viticultural Area) — California, USA, part of the Central Valley wine region known for warm days and cool nights that help maintain acidity.
Country/Region: United States / California.
Color: Pale to medium straw/gold — typical of a California Chardonnay. (common style for the varietal and region)
Aroma: Bright fruit aromas of citrus, green apple, and grapefruit. Subtle hints of vanilla and light oak from neutral barrel influence (if present).
Taste: Delicate citrus and melon notes balanced with a clean, crisp finish.
Balanced acidity with a fresh, refreshing mouthfeel.
Fermentation: Extended fermentation in a mix of stainless steel (≈55–65%) and neutral French/American oak barrels (≈35%) to balance fruit purity with subtle oak texture.
Soils: Lodi AVA soils are typically well-drained sandy loam and alluvial soils that support even ripening and balanced acidity in Chardonnay grapes. (regional characteristic)
Climate: Mediterranean-like with warm days and cooling evening breezes preserving natural acidity while achieving ripeness.
Aging: Partially aged in neutral oak barrels to add subtle texture while keeping fruit and acidity lively.
Best served: 8–10 °C (46–50 °F) — optimal for showing bright fruit and crisp acidity.
Alcohol by Volume: ~13.0% ABV — moderate and balanced for this style.
Residual Sugar: Dry (very low, around ~0.5 g/L)
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay — classic single-varietal bottling.
Appellation: Lodi AVA (American Viticultural Area) — California, USA, part of the Central Valley wine region known for warm days and cool nights that help maintain acidity.
Country/Region: United States / California.
Color: Pale to medium straw/gold — typical of a California Chardonnay. (common style for the varietal and region)
Aroma: Bright fruit aromas of citrus, green apple, and grapefruit. Subtle hints of vanilla and light oak from neutral barrel influence (if present).
Taste: Delicate citrus and melon notes balanced with a clean, crisp finish.
Balanced acidity with a fresh, refreshing mouthfeel.
Fermentation: Extended fermentation in a mix of stainless steel (≈55–65%) and neutral French/American oak barrels (≈35%) to balance fruit purity with subtle oak texture.
Soils: Lodi AVA soils are typically well-drained sandy loam and alluvial soils that support even ripening and balanced acidity in Chardonnay grapes. (regional characteristic)
Climate: Mediterranean-like with warm days and cooling evening breezes preserving natural acidity while achieving ripeness.
Aging: Partially aged in neutral oak barrels to add subtle texture while keeping fruit and acidity lively.
Best served: 8–10 °C (46–50 °F) — optimal for showing bright fruit and crisp acidity.
Alcohol by Volume: ~13.0% ABV — moderate and balanced for this style.
Residual Sugar: Dry (very low, around ~0.5 g/L)