# Pietragrande (2023)

- **Producer:** Tenuta Lunelli
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
- **Region:** Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €14
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, elderflower, lemon, apple, grapefruit

## About this wine

Tenute Lunelli Pietragrande is a white wine from the Trentino region of Italy, produced by Tenuta Lunelli. The 2023 vintage is a blend primarily of Chardonnay with a smaller proportion of Sauvignon Blanc, cultivated in vineyards on the slopes surrounding Trento. These vineyards are characterized by sandy soil with a significant rocky component, reflecting the producer's commitment to sustainable mountain viticulture. The Lunelli family, with a long history in winemaking, established Tenute Lunelli to focus on handcrafted still wines from their estate vineyards, aiming to highlight the unique terroir of their mountain sites.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards are situated on mountain slopes.
- Sandy soil with a high rock content.
- Part of a family legacy spanning over 100 years in wine.
- Emphasizes sustainable mountain viticulture.

## Food pairing

The wine's refreshing acidity and subtle citrus notes cut through richer elements and complement delicate flavors. Its herbal hints can echo herbaceous preparations in food, while its rounded fruitiness harmonizes with a variety of textures.

## Wine making process

Tenute Lunelli Pietragrande is produced using primarily Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. The fermentation process is conducted in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with the use of selected yeasts, a technique designed to maintain the wine's freshness and aromatic profile. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an aging period of at least six months in the cellar. The vineyard management emphasizes sustainable practices within the mountain environment of Trentino, with yields managed at 70 hectoliters per hectare.