Lagar Novo Chardonnay Reserva 2022

Full, balanced chardonnay from Alenquer. Straw yellow color. Seductive nose with aromas of pear and apple and a modest smoky touch. Generous and creamy on the palate, with fresh citrus fruit and sultry tropical fruit, beautifully integrated wood and a subtle minerality, full, persistent aftertaste.

Delicious with crustaceans, firm sea fish, white meat, served with butter-based sauces, and ripe creamy white mold cheeses.

Appellation

Grape variety chardonnay

Style Rich & Round

Format 750 ml

Available

€23.95*

The winemaker

Winemaker	Country	Region
Quinta do Lagar Novo	Portugal	Estremadura

About the winemaker In 1742, Quinta do Lagar Novo was built on the foundations of the old house of Lagar de Fuso e Vara, in the countryside of Alenquer, approximately 35 km from Lisbon. The farm then was acquired by the Gonçalves de Carvalho family and is currently owned by the second and third generations. This small family estate, with a history of more than 200 years of grape and wine production, has approximately 5 hectares of vineyards. At the turn of the millennium, Luís Carvalho reunited his family and the entire vineyard area was renewed, making way for varieties that were more suitable for local conditions. Based on his knowledge and skills, white grape varieties in particular were planted. His eldest son Tiago is responsible for the vinification, while his younger son João takes care of the work in the vineyard. The marketing and design of this small family domain is in the hands of daughter Helena.

Vineyard management Traditional

Details

Vineyard	Vineyard planted in 2004 on a soil rich in clay-limestone, sustainable viticulture.
Vinification	After manual harvesting, the grapes are completely destemmed, followed by cold soaking for 48 hours. After soft pressing, fermentation with native yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, followed by 6 months of maturation in used barriques.
Vintage	2022
Oak aging	Yes
Ageing potential	up to 5 years after harvest
Alcohol percentage	13%
Closure	Natural cork