Edda Lei Salento Chardonnay Blend

Tropical fruits, pineapple. Sweet and bitter. Acidic. Cantine San Marzano Edda Lei Salent Chardonnay Blend 2021 @2299, Toscany JH, 230819-230830

Definition of tropical fruits. If you said had fruit in it, I would buy it. Not sugary sweet but for sure a soft, fruity, pleasant wine. I prefer a bit more acid or at least the liveliness that brings. This read flat to me.

Clean Italian Chardonnay from Puglia, served with bruschetta at Wanby Landing, Kennebunk, ME

Full-bodied Italian Chardonnay with a little edge, enjoyed with pasta at Wanby Landing restaurant in Kennebunk, ME

Another outstanding vintage of this excellent Southern Italian white. A blend of Chardonnay (60%), Fiano (20%) and Wild Muscatel (20%). Golden straw color. Aromas of peaches, lemon, white flowers and vanilla. The palate features a mix of citrus fruits, spices and minerals. A little more noticeable vanilla and oak on the finish than prior vintages. Nice creamy texture and crisp acidity. Rich, expressive and thirst quenching. Revisited in January 2024. Still excellent! Revisited again in June 2025. Still excellent but reaching the end of its drinking window.

Pretty good with nice complexity but still a bit boozy..

Quality wine with a wide array of (tropical/ripe) fruits. An aromatic twist; viognierish, with ripe peaches and apricot. Some minerals and a decent acidity. Unfortunately the 13,5% undermines that complexity with a burny bitter heat.. too bad because initially a complete and interesting wine.

It’s a 110% repeat. Damn good

Pear peach, hints of oak, delicious

Brilliant Chardonnay with lovely texture and not relying on oak. With fried chicken burger, a fine match!