Villa Katina
Chardonnay Barrique
A fresher, more unconventional and even wild Chardonnay.
€22.00 / 43.03 лв.
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Region
Rose Valley & West Thracia
Grape
Chardonnay
Vintage
2025
Aging
5 months on the lees: 1/2 in amphora; 1/2 in Bulgarian acacia
Alc.
12.2%
Limited series
500
Why We Selected This Wine
Villa Каtina considers two varieties that are at first glance very recognizable, but not that much - Cabernet Sauvignon for the reds and Chardonnay for the whites. For this reason, for the Villa Каtina team, they are examples of the expression of the wine philosophy behind them, of individualism and of what the technologist could tell. That is why they decided to work in this more neutral aromatic style of the whites, to demonstrate their vision for a fresher, more unconventional and even wild Chardonnay.
Vinification Philosophy
- The approach of Villa Katina in the 2025 harvest is related to determining the correct harvest date in order to ensure sufficient natural acidity, as well as the manifestation of the varietal aromatic characteristics.
- The fermentation of 1/2 of the batch was carried out in an amphora; the other 1/2 – in Bulgarian acacia.
- For body volume and harmony in the middle, we kept the wine on the lees for 5 months.
- Chardonnay Barrick 2025 is a completely single-fermented fraction, without clarification, stabilization and filtration.
- Origin: Thracian Lowland, Lesichovo
- Harvest: 28.08.2025
- Cold maceration: 24 hours
- Aging: 5 months on the lees: 1/2 in an amphora; 1/2 in Bulgarian acacia;
- Bottling: January 2026
- Batch of 500 bottles
Tasting Profile
Structured · Terroir driven · Distinctive
Alc. · 12.2%
Dryness
Dry
Body
Medium+
Acidity
Bright
Fruitiness
Balanced
Color: The wine has a transparent straw-greenish colour, with low intensity.
Nose: On the nose, aromas of Granny Smith apple, pear and lime are felt, with a mineral tip.
Palate: Juicy and crunchy taste of "summer in a bottle", of sea morning breeze, green apple and lime. Enviable length and mineral aftertaste.
Serving: 10–12°C, decanting for 15 minutes
Chardonnay Barrique 2025 is a completely single-bottle fraction, without clarification, stabilization, or filtration.
Pairing recommendation
A wonderful combination with soft and creamy cheeses such as goat and brie, pasta with cream sauce, truffle pates, seafood - prawns, mussels and fish.
Pairings from Sip ’n Bite
Curated gourmet pairings that highlight the wine's profile and structure — available for takeaway and tasting at Sip ’n Bite
Snail Truffle pâté
A good choice for a deeper, velvety finish. The citrus and floral notes in the wine contrast the earthy truffle, and the acidity "cuts" the fat in the pâté.
Zaara Cow's milk cheese with figs
The floral and mineral notes of the Chardonnay enhance the honeyed and fruity nuances of the figs. The acidity of the wine meets the fat of the yellow cheese and refreshes the palate. The figs bring a delicate sweetness to the taste, which adds to the density and aroma of the wine.
Bloc de Foie Gras de Canard de Rois
The freshness of the wine "cuts" the fat, and the sweetness and fruity notes harmonize with the sweetness of the pate.