What kind of wine is Lazio Chardonnay IGP 2022 - Omina Romana?

The Lazio Chardonnay IGP 2022 - Omina Romana is a white wine of great balance, born from vineyards located on the gentle hills of the Castelli Romani, in a territory with volcanic soil that gives the wines a distinct mineral personality. This Chardonnay represents the contemporary and refined vision of the Omina Romana winery: a fresh, elegant wine rich in aromatic nuances, capable of best expressing the vocation of the Lazio region for quality white wines.

Vintage details

The 2022 vintage was characterized by generally warm and dry weather, mitigated by the cool breezes coming from the Tyrrhenian Sea. These conditions favored optimal grape ripening, yielding healthy and concentrated bunches. The temperature fluctuations between day and night kept the acidity alive, ensuring extraordinary freshness and aromatic complexity for the wine.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes for Lazio Chardonnay IGP 2022 - Omina Romana are hand-picked and subjected to a brief cold maceration of about 48 hours. This process enhances the varietal aromas before soft pressing, which preserves the delicate characteristics of the grape. Fermentation and vinification take place entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness and fragrance. This is followed by aging for about six months on fine lees (residual natural yeasts), which add body and complexity, before further aging in the bottle.

Tasting notes

The Lazio Chardonnay IGP 2022 - Omina Romana stands out for its harmony between freshness and structure, revealing a clean and precise sensory profile.

Color

In the glass, it presents a brilliant straw yellow hue, crossed by delicate golden reflections that anticipate its aromatic intensity.

Nose

On the nose, it releases aromas of yellow-fleshed fruit, such as peach and ripe pear, accompanied by citrus notes and light floral hints. A mineral accent, typical of volcanic soils, gives it depth and distinctiveness.

Palate

On the palate, it is fresh, refined, and well-balanced. The lively acidity gives impetus to the sip, while the round and creamy structure, due to aging on the lees, completes an elegant and persistent finish, with returns of citrus and mineral notes.

Pairings for Lazio Chardonnay IGP 2022 - Omina Romana

This Lazio Chardonnay is an ideal companion for Mediterranean cuisine, especially for dishes that enhance the freshness and balance of the wine. Try it with:

• Seafood appetizers and white fish carpaccio
• Delicate risottos with vegetables or seafood
• Light baked or grilled fish main courses
• Fresh cheeses and pasta with white sauces

Its versatility also makes it perfect as a refined aperitif, served at a temperature of about 10-12°C.

Storage and aging

For those wondering how to store Lazio Chardonnay IGP 2022 - Omina Romana wine, it's good to know that it is a white wine that expresses its best freshness in the first few years after the harvest. It is recommended to store it in a cool place, away from light and at a constant temperature. Served young, within 2-3 years, it maintains its fragrance and aromatic vivacity. Proper attention to temperature and storage conditions allows one to fully appreciate its mineral notes and lively acidity that distinguish it.