Alpha Zeta Chardonnay Size:75cl

Alpha Zeta Chardonnay Size:75clBright straw yellow in the glass, this wine is aromatic and concentrated with a thread of minerality. The palate is clean, fresh and fruit driven, with a medium bodied mouthfeel and long finish. Alpha Zeta was started in 1999 when Liberty Wines, working with leading New Zealand winemaker, Matt Thomson, set out to produce a range of modern, fruit driven wines from the hills outside Verona. Our aim was to work with growers (rather than buy bulk wine,

deceptively strong

in the Rio Torto valley (where vinification takes place)

plump Paduan elderberries and the purest grain alcohol

with pumpovers and delicate lees stirring to reach the desired results

Malolactic fermentation occurs 100%

This is made from the Picpoul grape and has crisp

Some vineyards were machine harvested during cool night-time conditions

enabling the grapes to ripen slowly

the perfect pairing for Sauvignon Blanc 2025 is grilled Shishito peppers

no fining and light filtration before bottling - all to preserve the fruit and aromatics

Maggie Seed

From the hardy winter wheat that grows in the region