About this wine
A bright straw-yellow Chardonnay with an intense, complex nose ranging from floral to fruity, with hints of nuts, white-fleshed fruit like peach and pear, and touches of vanilla and butter from oak. Half the must is fermented in steel and half in French oak barriques, matured six months in wood after malolactic fermentation.
A richer, more textured Chardonnay for those who enjoy a touch of oak influence.
Sommelier's Note
"Sermine is Ca' del Baio's answer to Burgundian-style Chardonnay — textured, layered, and unmistakably food-friendly."
Food Pairings
Excellent with grilled fish, creamy risottos, and soft-to-semi-hard cheeses.
When to drink it
Dinners featuring richer seafood or creamy pasta dishes.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Chardonnay
- Style
- White
- Price Range
- $24-30
Terroir & Winemaking
Fifty percent fermented in stainless steel, fifty percent in French oak barriques; six months of wood maturation after malolactic fermentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What gives Sermine its rich, buttery character?
- Half the wine ferments in French oak barriques, and after malolactic fermentation it matures for six months in wood, adding vanilla and butter notes.
- What food pairs best with it?
- Grilled fish, creamy risottos, and semi-hard cheeses are excellent matches.
- How does Sermine compare to a Burgundy Chardonnay?
- It shares a similar richness and oak-driven texture, though with its own Piedmontese fruit character.
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