COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Durella, Chardonnay
PRODUCER
CANTINA TONELLO SOCIETA' AGRICOLA SEMPLICE
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Marachelle Col Fondo is a frizzante white wine from Veneto, Italy, produced by Cantina Tonello. It is characterized by its 'col fondo' winemaking style, which involves a second fermentation in the bottle with the lees. The blend features Durella and Chardonnay grapes, a combination that the producer playfully refers to as 'Marachelle,' or 'prank,' suggesting a clever and unexpected pairing. The grapes are grown in Monti Lessini, an area known for its volcanic and clay soils. Cantina Tonello is a family-run estate founded in 1985, now led by winemaker Diletta Tonello.
ALCOHOL
11.0%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
6-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Marachelle' means 'prank' or 'joke' in Italian.
Fact 02
This wine is made using the Ancestral Method, also known as 'col fondo'.
Fact 03
The blend aims to balance Durella's acidity with Chardonnay's softness.
Fact 04
The wine can be served clear or slightly cloudy by agitating the lees.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Marachelle Col Fondo is produced using a manual harvest with selection in the vineyard, typically in late September. The grapes, a blend of Durella and Chardonnay, undergo a primary fermentation. The wine is then bottled for a second fermentation, a technique known as 'col fondo' or the Ancestral Method, which takes place in the bottle for at least three months. During this period, the wine ages on its lees, contributing to its character. The wine can be served with the lees at the bottom or slightly agitated for a cloudier appearance.
