Chardonnay 2020 Murva

The white 'Monuments' from the Murva winery is a clear expression of pure Italian Chardonnay, combining technical rigour and emotional depth. Alberto and Renata do not leave anything to chance: for them, craftsmanship is not synonymous with imperfection, but rather an opportunity to pay careful attention to every detail, enabling them to express the identity of the place with precision. Monuments is broad and refined, with a pronounced verticality on the palate — a trait much appreciated in wines from this region — and it fully expresses the fruity character of this renowned international grape variety.
The vineyards are tended in the municipality of Moraro, in the heart of Friuli Venezia Giulia. This area is characterised by iron-rich soils with a classic red colour, composed of clays derived from dolomitic decalcification. This warm, well-aerated soil anticipates the spring awakening of the vine and promotes complete ripening, producing concentrated, expressive grapes. Work in the vineyard is meticulous, low-intervention and entirely manual, including harvesting. In the cellar, the grapes undergo cold skin extraction before fermentation, which takes place slowly at around 15°C. The wine then rests on its lees for 11 months, followed by a further year of ageing in the bottle.
This Chardonnay is a deep straw yellow in colour, with a bouquet that opens up to reveal ripe yellow fruits and tropical accents intertwined with contrasting notes of citrus zest, acacia honey, resin, melted butter and white chocolate. On the palate, it has an elegant and taut entry, with vibrant acidity accompanying a dynamic and persistent flavour. This is a white wine with backbone, designed not to impress immediately, but to reveal its depth and surprising finesse with every sip. ‘Monuments’ is the product of a clear and consistent vision: an authentic Italian Chardonnay that truly reflects its origins and the concept behind its creation.