Miani Chardonnay 2024 is one of Italy's most sought-after white wines, a true unicorn wine, crafted in tiny quantities by the legendary Enzo Pontoni in the heart of Friuli Colli Orientali. Revered by collectors, sommeliers and fine wine enthusiasts worldwide, Miani has achieved cult status through an uncompromising commitment to vineyard work, microscopic yields and the pure expression of terroir.

The contrast between Miani's modest cellar and its impeccably tended vineyards immediately reveals the philosophy behind these wines. Surrounded by the dramatic backdrop of the Julian Alps, Enzo Pontoni works with the dedication of a true farmer, focusing entirely on quality in the vineyard and intervening as little as possible in the cellar. The result is a portfolio of wines that consistently rank among the greatest white wines of Italy and, increasingly, among the finest in Europe.

The Miani Chardonnay 2024 comes from old vines farmed at exceptionally low yields, producing fruit of extraordinary concentration and character. The 2024 vintage displays a particularly vibrant and luminous profile, combining the richness and texture for which Miani is famous with remarkable freshness and mineral precision.

The nose is intensely expressive, revealing layers of ripe citrus, white orchard fruits, dried flowers, wet stone, fresh butter and delicate smoky nuances. On the palate, the wine is broad, deep and extraordinarily precise, balancing generosity and tension with effortless elegance. Its texture is rich and enveloping, yet vibrant acidity and mineral energy maintain focus and lift throughout.

Vinified and aged in French oak barrels with meticulous attention to detail, the wine gains complexity and structure while preserving the purity of the fruit and the identity of the vineyard. The result is a Chardonnay of exceptional depth, capable of ageing gracefully for many years while already offering immense pleasure in its youth.

The previous vintage received 96+ points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, which described Miani Chardonnay as "one of Europe's great white wines", praising its purity, concentration and extraordinary balance. Such acclaim has firmly established Miani among the elite producers of Chardonnay outside Burgundy.

Rare, profound and unforgettable, Miani Chardonnay 2024 is a benchmark Italian white wine and an essential bottle for collectors seeking the finest expressions of Chardonnay from Europe.

Food Pairing

Outstanding with lobster, scallops, roasted fish with aromatic herbs, langoustine risotto, wild mushroom dishes, poultry and delicate game birds. It also pairs beautifully with soft-ripened cheeses and aged goat's cheese.