If you’re a Chardonnay lover, now’s time to look out for three Abruzzo greats from your favourite wine merchant following their triumph at Burgandy’s Chardonnay du Monde competition.

Cantina Tolla won a gold medal with their Cretico Chardonnay 2009, the only Italian vineyard to be awarded the distinction and silver medals to Marramiero for their Punta di Colle 2008 & Farnese Vini for their 2010 Chardonnay Opi.

Official cantina websites – Cantina TollaMarramiero |  Farnese Vini

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Sam is a freelance SEO content creator and IGCSE Geography and English teacher at Istituto Cristo Re in Rome. She also runs the Life In Abruzzo Cultural Association, sharing stories and insights about this captivating region. Alongside raising a teenager, Sam hosts guests at her family’s traditional home, the Little House of the Firefly in Abruzzo, offering a warm welcome and insider tips on local culture, food, and hidden gems.

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