Identity
| Producer | La Ponca |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOC |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Straw-yellow colour with golden glares |
| Aroma | Candied apples, lemon peel, young almonds, praline, white flowers, raw almonds, crushed yellow apples, ripe orchard fruits, sweet spices, candied citrus |
| Palate | Medium- to full-bodied, fresh and tense with creamy texture, round and fruity finish, luxuriously round and pliant with ripe orchard fruits and sweet spices |
| Finish | Round, fruity finish; fresh and perfumed, leaving the mouth watering for more |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with creamed vegetable soups, ravioli, stuffed pasta, pasta with creamy sauces, white meat dishes, and mushroom-based dishes |
| Aging Potential | Drink now to 2028 |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| ABV % | 14.0 |
| Aging Process | Aged 15 months on lees in stainless steel tanks and 10 hl oak barrels |
| Fermentation | Fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 229 m |
| Soil | Ponca (layers of sandstone alternating with marl of silty origin) |
| Vine Age | Vines planted 2009–2014 |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Hand harvested beginning September |
Interesting facts
| La Ponca is located on the gentle slopes of Scriò, northern Collio region, with unique ponca soil composed of sandstone and marl layers. The project is led by Alex Maccan focusing on sustainable and organic viticulture. |