Plio Chardonnay Salento IGP

Plio Chardonnay Salento IGP 75 cl

The Plio Chardonnay Salento IGP by Cantina Sampietrana brings together Mediterranean warmth and the refined elegance of careful barrel ageing. Crafted from hand-harvested Chardonnay grapes grown on the sun-drenched Salento peninsula – the southernmost tip of Apulia – this expressive white wine presents an intense golden yellow colour, ripe fruit and a delicate hint of vanilla.

Producer: Cantina Sampietrana

True to tradition, but always in tune with the times: Cantina Sociale Sampietrana was founded in 1952 by a group of passionate and motivated winegrowers in and around San Pietro Vernotico, a small, historic town between Brindisi and Lecce in Apulia. The founding families shared a common vision – to transform their sun-drenched grapes into aromatic, characterful wines and bring them directly to the market. Today, thanks to high production standards, a clear quality philosophy and technologically well-equipped cellars, they produce outstanding wines from southern Italian classics such as Primitivo, Negroamaro and Susumaniello. The Plio Chardonnay demonstrates that Cantina Sampietrana brings the same precision and care to international grape varieties.

Plio Chardonnay Salento IGP 2023 in Detail

Aromas & Character

Colour: Intense golden yellow
Aroma: A wonderful bouquet of light fruits such as peach, apricot and flowers, accompanied by delicate notes of vanilla.
Character: Elegant and fresh on the palate. Notes of ripe fruit and a hint of vanilla linger through to the long, persistent finish.

Food Pairing & Occasions

Pairs with: Mildly spiced dishes, vitello tonnato, smoked fish, scampi and many more.
Ideal for: Summer dinners, festive tables, aperitifs and wine evenings with friends.

Further Recommendations & Categories

Explore more white wines from Salento in our range. Discover more wines by Cantina Sampietrana on the producer page.

FAQ

What defines the Plio Chardonnay Salento IGP stylistically?
The Plio Chardonnay is a structured, creamy white wine with Mediterranean character. Six months of barrel ageing lend depth, vanilla notes and pleasant complexity without masking the fresh fruit aromatics.

How is the Plio Chardonnay Salento IGP vinified?
The grapes are hand-harvested and gently processed. Fermentation is temperature-controlled, followed by six months of ageing in oak barrels.

What role does the barrel play in this wine?
The barrel gives the wine a subtle spiciness, vanilla notes and a creamy texture. It complements the natural fruitiness of the Chardonnay and contributes to a long, smooth finish.

At what temperature should the Plio Chardonnay be served?
Ideally at 10°–12°C – cool enough to retain freshness, yet warm enough to reveal the wine's full aromatic potential.

When will the Plio Chardonnay Salento IGP 2023 reach its peak?
The wine is already very approachable now. Thanks to its structure and barrel ageing, it has a cellaring potential of 4–6 years, gaining further complexity over time.

What does the Plio Chardonnay pair best with?
It harmonises beautifully with mildly spiced dishes, vitello tonnato, smoked fish and scampi. It also makes an excellent companion to creamy pasta dishes or soft cheeses.

What makes the Salento region special?
Salento is the southernmost tip of Apulia – shaped by intense sunshine, sea breezes and lean soils. The terroir produces concentrated, aromatic grapes with natural warmth and a distinctive Mediterranean character.

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The Plio Chardonnay Salento IGP by Cantina Sampietrana is an Apulian white wine of depth and elegance. Hand-harvested, carefully crafted and with an unmistakable character – order it now conveniently online at buonvino.gmbh.