Tasting Notes from Pinto Wines Colour Gold colour Nose Aromatics of melon and green apple complemented by hints of toasty oak and vanilla Palate Balanced by hints of vanilla and citrus on the palate, finishing with a nice acidity Fact Sheet Size 75 cl Grape Variety 95% Chardonnay 5% Gewurztraminer Alcohol % 13.5% Style Full bodied oaked Chardonnay Estate/Producer Karl D. Wente Country / Region USA / Livermore Valley – San Francisco Bay-Central Coast Vintage 2020 Vinification 50% barrel fermented in neutral American oak barrels. 50% fermented in stainless steel tanks. Barrel fermented portion was aged sur lie for months. Bâtonnage, the art of stirring the barrels, was performed monthly. Stainless steel portion was half aged on lees for months while the other half was racked clean to preserve the fresh fruit characters Cellaring/Ageing Potential Great age potential Closure Screw Cap
