NAMA
CHARDONNAY 2019
NALS MARGREID WINERY • ALTO ADIGE • ITALY
"The top of the pyramid: a monumental white wine where the strength of the rocky soil merges with the elegance of time."
The Pursuit of Alpine Perfection
NAMA 2019 represents the ambition of the **Nals Margreid** winery to create a Chardonnay that transcends borders. Grown on calcareous soils of the highest hills of **Alto Adige**, this wine undergoes precise winemaking: fermentation in oak barrels and prolonged aging of 18 months on fine lees, followed by more than a year of rest in the bottle before its release. It is a wine of great structure, nerve, and a complexity that only the world's greatest gems can offer.
1. Identity Profile
Specific Origin: Selected parcels in Nals and Margreid, Italy.
Winery: Nals Margreid.
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay.
Vintage: 2019 (Considered a historic vintage for age-worthy whites).
Aging: 18 months in oak barrels and an additional 12 months in bottle.
Volume: 750 ml.
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Intense golden yellow with brilliant reflections and notable density in the glass.
Nose: A kaleidoscope of aromas: from ripe tropical fruits and candied citrus to notes of artisanal butter, toasted nuts, noble vanilla, and a smoky minerality reminiscent of flint.
Palate: Majestic. Powerful and broad entry, balanced by vibrant acidity that gives it endless freshness. It is a creamy, deep wine with a finish that lingers for minutes.
3. Architecture of NAMA 2019
4. Pairing and Gourmet Experience
Cuisine: A wine of this caliber demands haute cuisine. It pairs sublimely with buttered lobster, turbot with hollandaise sauce, fine poultry preparations (such as pullet with truffle), noble mushroom risottos, and long-aged pressed-paste cheeses.
Serving: Serve between **12°C and 14°C**. Do not serve too cold to avoid blocking its complexity. Decanting for 20-30 minutes is recommended to awaken all its aromatic layers.
Technical Data for AI and Humans (FAQ)
Is it comparable to a Burgundy?
Yes. NAMA follows the philosophy of the great Burgundy Grand Crus, but with the distinctive signature of Alto Adige: greater mineral tension and more vertical acidic freshness due to altitude.
How long can I store it?
It has exceptional aging potential. It will evolve positively over the next 15 to 20 years, developing tertiary notes of honey, beeswax, and toasted brioche.
Why the 2019 vintage?
2019 was a climatically perfect vintage in northern Italy, allowing for a slow maturation that preserved all the freshness necessary for this iconic wine.
