Fondo Indizeno 'Monopolio Sannicola' Chardonnay Colli Orientali del Friuli
Colli Orientali del Friuli, Italy·ChardonnayAdd a gift messageFREE
Why we chose it“Fondo Indizeno Chardonnay from Colli Orientali del Friuli — cool-climate, mineral and genuinely interesting. Friuli does white wine beautifully and this is a lovely example.”
Kelli - Wine Buyer
About this wine
Fondo Indizeno's Monopolio Sannicola Chardonnay is a sophisticated white from the Colli Orientali del Friuli, a region renowned for finesse and depth. This exciting project comes from Christian Patat, one of Friuli's most faithful advocates and a winemaker who has tirelessly championed the area. His vision for Fondo Indizeno is rooted in respect for the land, with organically farmed vineyards carefully chosen across three villages for their exceptional terroir.
Hand-harvested Chardonnay grapes undergo fermentation in French oak barrels, using both native and selected yeasts to preserve character while building complexity. The wine then spends eight months ageing in French oak, followed by six months of refinement in bottle. The result combines purity of fruit with layered texture: aromas of ripe pear, citrus blossom and subtle spice lead to a rounded palate touched by hints of vanilla and toast, with freshness and minerality lingering on the finish.
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Where This Wine Comes From
Grown by Fondo Indizeno in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy — Chardonnay, shaped by the soils and seasons it calls home. Friuli-Venezia Giulia's character, bottled.
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From steely Chablis to opulent Napa. The world's most planted white.