Castello Banfi Fontanelle Chardonnay 2019

Alluringly, deliciously oak forward on the nose. Fermentation and maturation is in new French oak and acacia, lending the wine a silky texture and aromatic notes of vanilla and honey. The nose may appear sweet and fulsome, but the wine is dry, medium bodied and elegant. No malolactic fermentation. With a modest 13.5% alcohol, there is great balance and direction on the palate. Notes of crunchy golden delicious apple and almond persist onto a long and very clean finish. Extremely moreish. Score – 92. (decanter.com, Nov. 2, 2021)