Preludio No 1 · Chardonnay del Castel del Monte DOC 2025

  The Preludio No. 1 Chardonnay Castel del Monte from Rivera appears in the glass in a clear, bright straw yellow with golden reflections that anticipate its richness and elegance. The nose reveals a complex bouquet of ripe yellow fruits such as pear and mirabelle plum, complemented by subtle hints of white flowers and a delicate, buttery vanilla note resulting from aging in French oak barrels. A subtle minerality is reminiscent of the calcareous soils of the vineyards and gives the wine a special freshness and liveliness.

On the palate, Preludio No. 1 captivates with its harmonious structure and balanced interplay of fruit, acidity, and gentle wood spice. The texture is creamy and smooth without losing precision, and the finish is long, elegant, and persistent. A special feature of this wine is its origin: the vineyards are located in the protected DOC region of Castel del Monte in Apulia, a historic area that was already known for wine growing in ancient times. The name “Preludio” refers to the beginning of a line of special wines that Rivera creates as an expression of the unique terroirs of this region, making each sip a reflection of history, soil, and climatic uniqueness. - Gerardo [TS10/26]