The 2001 Ognissole Chardonnay is a well-crafted example of a southern Italian version of the grape, lightly and carefully oaked, ripe and broad on the nose and palate with peach and nectarine aromas and flavors and sufficient acidity to knit things together. It is meant to be drunk young.
Importer: Palm Bay International, Port Washington, NY; tel. (516) 802-4700.