VELICH DARSCHO CHARDONNAY 2022 BURGENLAND
WEINGUT VELICH BURGENLAND - Burgenland, Austria
- Reference: AT-VELICH-004
- EAN: 5498133046456
- In stock
Darscho Chardonnay 2022
On the nose, this wine reveals a complex aromatic profile of ripe citrus fruits—orange zest, lime peel—alongside baked apple, papaya, and pear melon. Subtle notes of ginger, salted almond cream, and smoky flint add layers of intrigue. A touch of Alpine hay and lemon salt evoke the wild, mineral-rich landscape of its origin.
On the palate, Darscho opens with a silky, almost creamy texture, underpinned by a vibrant, juicy acidity. The wine is broad yet focused, with a saline backbone that reflects the influence of the nearby salt lakes. Its mineral tension and extract-rich body give it both structure and length, while the oak aging adds a whisper of spice and roundness without overpowering the fruit.
This is a Chardonnay of precision and poise, grown on 30–40-year-old vines and vinified with minimal intervention. It’s a wine that doesn’t shout, but resonates deeply – ideal for pairing with roasted poultry, lobster with ginger butter, or ricotta ravioli with sage.
