# Carbone Coombsville Chardonnay (2020)

- **Producer:** Favia Wines
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** California, United States
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.1%
- **Average price:** €51
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 11–13 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, yuzu, lemon, blossom, vanilla, nutmeg, ginger, marzipan

## About this wine

The Favia Carbone Coombsville Chardonnay 2020 is a 100% Chardonnay from Napa Valley's Coombsville appellation. Produced by Favia Wines, a partnership between Annie Favia and Andy Erickson, the wine is rooted in the history of the Carbone Winery estate. The Coombsville region's cool climate, influenced by San Pablo Bay, and its volcanic soils contribute to the wine's distinct character. The 2020 vintage is characterized by its freshness and focused expression. Favia Wines emphasizes creating wines that reflect their vineyard sites with minimal intervention.

## Interesting facts

- Honors the legacy of the historic Antonio Carbone Winery.
- Described as 'our farm wine' by Annie Favia.
- Coombsville's cool climate influences its bright profile.
- Often compared to Chablis for its minerality.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity and medium-plus body are well-suited to cut through the richness of creamy sauces and fatty proteins. Its subtle fruit notes and minerality complement delicate seafood and poultry, while its structure can stand up to richer preparations.

## Wine making process

The Favia Carbone Coombsville Chardonnay 2020 is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The winemaking process involves fermentation in barrel, with battonage used to enhance mouthfeel. Malolactic fermentation is deliberately prevented to preserve the wine's freshness. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes eight months of aging sur lie in French oak barrels. The vineyard practices include organic farming of vines that are over 30 years old. The production volume for the 2020 vintage was 1,609 cases.