The Feudi Spada "Monte Alfina" Umbria Bianco Chardonnay IGP 2023 is a remarkable expression of Italian Chardonnay, inspired by the elegance of Burgundy and shaped by the unique terroir of Umbria. Sourced from vineyards on the Alfina volcanic plateau at approximately 580 metres above sea level, the grapes benefit from a cool climate that allows slow, even ripening, preserving vibrant acidity while developing exceptional aromatic complexity. Ancient volcanic soils rich in minerals, together with underlying clay and limestone, impart a distinctive freshness and refined minerality that define this sophisticated wine.
Crafted from carefully selected Burgundian Chardonnay clones, Monte Alfina is vinified with meticulous attention to detail. Fermentation and complete malolactic conversion take place in selected French oak barriques from the Nièvre forest, followed by six months of ageing on the lees. This careful maturation enhances the wine's silky texture and creamy richness while maintaining remarkable freshness and precision. The result is a beautifully layered Chardonnay that reveals aromas of citrus zest, apple, pear, white peach and apricot, complemented by delicate white flowers, toasted almond, hazelnut, acacia honey, and subtle notes of vanilla, butter, and spice.
On the palate, Monte Alfina is medium to full-bodied, combining richness with remarkable balance. Bright natural acidity and a lingering mineral finish provide energy and elegance, ensuring the wine remains refined rather than heavy. Its depth, complexity, and harmonious integration of fruit, oak, and minerality make it an outstanding companion to seafood, poultry, creamy pasta, and richly flavoured dishes. Rich yet poised, creamy yet vibrant, Feudi Spada "Monte Alfina" Umbria Bianco Chardonnay IGP 2023 is a distinguished premium Chardonnay that showcases the exceptional potential of Umbria's volcanic vineyards. Only 500 bottles produced.
Feudi Spada — Discover the Other Face of Umbria
For wine lovers looking beyond the familiar names of Italy, Feudi Spada offers something genuinely intriguing: wines born from a little-known corner of Umbria where history, altitude and volcanic terroir come together. In Viceno, near Castel Viscardo, vineyards sit on the slopes of the Alfina plateau, with high-altitude sites and distinctive clay-limestone soils creating wines marked by freshness, elegance and mineral character.
But Feudi Spada is about more than terroir. Its story reaches back to 1669, when Orazio Spada brought Grenache cuttings back from France. Remarkably, descendants of these historic vines (more than 90 years old) are still preserved today, giving the estate a living connection to its past. Alongside these old vines, Feudi Spada explores varieties such as Grechetto, Syrah, Riesling Renano and Chardonnay, showing how international and local grapes can express themselves through an Umbrian identity.
At the heart of the project is Alessandro Leoni, an agronomist and passionate vigneron whose approach begins in the vineyard. Rather than imposing a predetermined style, Alessandro observes the land, experiments and seeks to reveal what Viceno can naturally produce. That philosophy gives Feudi Spada its individuality: these are wines of place, but also wines of curiosity and discovery.
If you enjoy wines that have a story, a sense of place and something unexpected to say, Feudi Spada is a winery worth discovering.
