Fiegl ‘Villa Dugo’ Chardonnay 2024 from Friuli Isonzo in Friuli‑Venezia Giulia is a vibrant, unoaked Italian chardonnay that’s all about minerality, refreshment and effortless drinking. This Villa Dugo Chardonnay pours straw yellow with greenish hints, offering white flowers, citrus, a touch of stone fruit and a clean, chalky mineral edge. It’s fermented in stainless steel and kept on lees to add subtle texture without any heavy oak influence.

On the palate it’s dry, crisp and refreshing, with lemon, grapefruit and nectarine flavours driven by cool acidity and a savoury, sapid finish that screams northern Italy. Light to medium‑bodied, it’s designed to be drunk young for maximum brightness, though it will happily sit in the cellar for a few years. The overall impression is more Chablis‑like than creamy new‑world chardonnay, making it ideal for customers chasing tension over richness.

This is a natural on the table with grilled white fish, prawn or vongole linguine, simple roast chicken with lemon and herbs, or Venetian‑style marinated sardines. It also works beautifully with fried calamari, antipasti plates and soft young cheeses, making it a versatile option for warm‑weather entertaining or an easy mid‑week pasta night.