In the glass
Aroma: abate pear, kiwi, intense spice, subtle wood
Palate: stone fruit, creamy lees, elegant structure, long finish
Cantina Nals Margreid's selection Chardonnay Riserva from the Baron Salvadori estate in Magre on white chalky gravel soils at 220-350 metres. South-southeast exposure; vines on 30-year-old espalier with high planting density. Producer-confirmed clean notes of Abate pear and kiwi.
What it pairs with
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Roast capon with sage butter
Full-bodied Chardonnay matches white meat; the wine's elegant structure carries sage butter. -
Mushroom risotto
Stone fruit and creamy lees flatter mushroom umami; wood notes echo the dish's earthy depth. -
Lobster bisque
The wine's body and creamy texture meet the bisque's richness while acidity balances cream.
History
Cantina Nals Margreid developed Baron Salvadori Chardonnay Riserva from the Magre estate around the historic Baron Salvadori property. The wine ages two years in bottle before release, giving early secondary complexity.
- 1995 — First Baron Salvadori Chardonnay Riserva vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Cantina Nals Margreid
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige Chardonnay Riserva
- Oak
- Fermentation in small oak barrels followed by twelve months on the fine lees, then two years bottle ageing
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 30 to 45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
Frequently asked about Baron Salvadori Chardonnay Riserva
What does Baron Salvadori Chardonnay taste like?
Abate pear, kiwi, intense spice and subtle wood on the nose; stone fruit, creamy lees, elegant structure and a long finish on the palate. Full-bodied, dry, with high acidity.
When should I drink Baron Salvadori?
Drink between 5 and 18 years from vintage. The wine is released after two years of bottle ageing and has further cellaring capacity.
Where is Baron Salvadori made?
From vineyards around the Baron Salvadori estate in Magre on white chalky gravel soils with well-ventilated humus at 220-350 metres altitude with south-southeast exposure.