Mattebella Famiglia 2008 Chardonnay (Case)

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Mattebela Famiglia 2008 Chardonnay is a more focused, refined version of our French style Chardonnay. This classic Chablis style wine is made from 100% Chardonnay (including predominantly French clones from Dijon, France) grown at our single vineyard on the North Fork of Long Island, N.Y. This wine enjoys ripe pear, apple and citrus flavors and has beautiful minerality with a clean, crisp refreshing finish. There is limited oak (30% barrel fermented in European oak and 70% stainless steel) and only 30% underwent malolactic fermentation.

2008 vintage was not quite as warm as the prior vintage and, therefore, the wine benefits from the retention of brighter fruit flavors and aromas, as well as more natural acidity. Its mouth watering acidity makes this wine perfect for a wide range of foods, yet it is very easy to drink on its own. Our Chardonnay was hand harvested in the third week in October, thereby enjoying a long hang time to fully ripen and develop exceptional nuances. Each clone in our vineyard was vinified and aged separately to better understand the vineyard clones before the blend is assembled prior to bottling. This is a food lover’s Chardonnay! NOTE: 20% Discount already applied to price listed.

Recipient: Silver Medal, American Fine Wine Competition 2010.

Price: $153

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What People Are Saying About Mattebella

“The wines from Mattebella Vineyards are very well made, balanced, Old World style wines that afford great value. These wines have been well received by the clientele at Crown Wine & Spirits.”

-Chip Cassidy , Internationally acclaimed wine expert and wine
judge at the world’s most prestigious wine competitions.

“I love the Mattebella wines, especially the white, which is one of my favorite whites. The old world blend is fantastic to complement many different foods like the great wines of Europe”

-Ingrid Hoffman , Celebrity Chef and Author
“Simply Delicioso” Food Network & Delicioso Glavision/Univision

“Talk about Genuine! Here is the real deal. Mattebella Vineyards produces wines made with passion, restraint and thoughtfulness in an old world-style. Exactly what I want to be drinking – always!”

-Michael Schwartz , Owner of Michael’s Genuine Food and Drink,
and finalist for the prestigious 2009 James Beard Foundation Award.

“We added Mattebella Vineyards’ top quality wines to our wine-by-the-glass list, and have received accolades from our clientele. Mattebella’s wines are made according to traditional old world European wine-making practices and are well made and food friendly.The Tobins have done a great job with their North Fork of Long Island vineyard.”

-Jonathan Eismann, owner of Pacific Time Restaurant

“Your Old World Blend is one of very few notable reds in our state at this time…”

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–Ivan Karp, legendary art dealer, former Met Curator, and overall bon vivant, shares his impression of Mattebella Vineyards’ wines.

“There is much more in these bottles than just some expertly fermented grape juice. Somehow the winemakers of Mattebella have infused an old world sensibility into a new world wine and – as hoaky as it sounds—they have also added a healthy dose of family love that is clearly discernable on the palate.”

-Victoria Pesce Elliot, Miami Herald Restaurant Critic & Zagat Survey Consulting Editor