Mosti Mondiale Moste Fresco Chardonnay

[Jim M]

The pinot chardonnay is working nicely in secondary, the SG was down to 1.008 this morning. I am wondering what type of oak treatment to use on this - American, French, Hungarian?? Light, medium or heavy toast?

I also have a Zinfandel Fresco in secondary.

Thanks - Jim

 

[grapeman]

I would go for the Medium Toast French Oak if it was mine. It is less in your face than the American and more subtle flavors than the Hungarian.

 

[Wade E]

I totally agree with Appleman on the oak recommendation!

 

[Jim M]

Racked the Moste Mondiale Fresco Chardonnay and Zinfandel today. Both taste awesome right now!!

What are the boardmember's opinions of the fresco from chile? My LHBS is going to carry those this year.

Thanks for your input.

Jim

 

[Wade E]

Ive tried a few and IMO are better then the Italian.

 

[Jim M]

Ive tried a few and IMO are better then the Italian.

Anything in particular Wade?

 

[Wade E]

Carmenere, Malbec, Muscat. All were great! I have not made these, my friend does and also does the Italian every year and IMO the Chilean wins every year.