The Abruzzo might seem rather far south for Chardonnay, but the mountains of the interior cool down temperatures during the evening and night, and the 2001 Chardonnay Marina Cvetic, in addition to its ripe lemon and white aromas and subtle oak spices, manages to combine a tonic acidity to the volume and viscosity of the flavors. Drink: now-2007.
Importer: Masciarelli, Weymouth, MA; tel. (781) 335-6620