2021 Vie di Romans - Chardonnay Isonzo
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100% Chardonnay. Nutty lemon-fruit nose, from ageing on the lees, not oak, as this has only seen stainless steel. Notes of rhubarb. Lush yet fresh on the palate, long and elegant and much less upfront than it used to be in the past. (WS)
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Eric Guido, Vinous
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The 2021 Chardonnay Vie di Romans is a showstopper, rich and floral in the glass, with dried nectarines and apricots lifted by yellow flowers and candied lime. Its textures are lifted, yet this makes quite an impact, with bright acidity enlivening masses of ripe peach and chamomile. Hints of confectioners’ sugar and lemon custard are left to linger as a burst of gingery spice and sour melon adds verve. A minute goes by, and this continues to resonate with hazelnut notes.