Astheimer Chardonnay
At a Glance
- Variety: Chardonnay
- Size: 1.6 ha (3.95 ac)
- Vine Age: Planted in 1999, 2006 and 2012
- Terroir: In the center of Franken on the Main River, at 250 m above sea level, on thin, stony white limestone and gravel soil.
- Viticulture: Organic (not certified)
- Vinification: Gently crushed before pressing, ambient yeast fermentation and aging for 12 months in 228 and 500 L barrels (5-10% new), full malolactic conversion, aged for an additional 4 months in stainless steel tanks, no fining, lightly filtered when necessary.