COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Robert Mondavi
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Chardonnay 2022 is a 100% Chardonnay from California's Napa Valley, produced by the historic Robert Mondavi Winery. Established in 1966, the winery was instrumental in shaping the modern California wine industry with a philosophy centered on expressing Napa Valley's terroir and varietal authenticity. This particular vintage draws fruit from diverse vineyard sites within Napa, including the cooler Carneros region and the Wappo Hill vineyard in the Stag's Leap District, aiming for a balanced and complex representation of the appellation. The 2022 growing season was characterized by mild, dry conditions with a notable August heatwave, influencing vineyard management and grape development.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Robert Mondavi Winery was the first major winery built in Napa Valley after Prohibition.
Fact 02
Grapes are sourced from both cooler Carneros and warmer Stag's Leap District vineyards.
Fact 03
Partial malolactic fermentation is used to balance acidity and add complexity.
Fact 04
The wine is aged 'sur lie' for nine months, contributing to its creamy texture.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Chardonnay 2022 begins with hand-harvested grapes, pressed gently. Primary fermentation occurs in French oak barrels, with a proportion of new oak. Partial malolactic fermentation is utilized to enhance complexity and balance. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes approximately nine months of aging sur lie, with regular bâtonnage. Fruit for this wine is sourced from distinct Napa Valley vineyard sites, including those in the Carneros and Stag's Leap District appellations.
