2016 | Edi Simcic | Chardonnay

The Chardonnay was aged in barriques and shows a beguiling nose with aromas of honeydew melon, pineapple, banana, pear, mango, almond biscuit, some orange zest, coconut, cloves, hazelnuts, a hint of butterscotch, some tobacco and acacia blossoms. Full-bodied, juicy, great balance on the palate, good draw, very elegant, very nice fruit, rich in finesse, salty minerality, fine play, delicately spicy and incredibly long-lasting.

Producer Information

When it comes to the wines of Edi and Aleks Simčič, several descriptors spring immediately to mind: unrivalled, world-class, controversial… and by all standards, unique. Unlike so many of the stainless-aged Italians, even the whites of Simčič are fermented and aged for long periods in oak, often earning comparisons to high-end French wine. Multiple critics rank the estate among the very best in Eastern Europe and, as humble as they are, their name is quite well known to all the top producers in next-door Friuli. In terms of low yields, no one has higher standards than Edi Simčič. Toward that end, Aleks and his family don’t even own a sorting table. Working as a team, grandfather Edi, son Aleks, and grandson Jure make 3 passes per varietal per harvest, selecting each individual berry through sunlight. It’s no wonder their wines average just 700 grams per vine - closer to a half-bottle per plant than one bottle!

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