wines
Langhe DOC Chardonnay
Description
Chardonnay is an early-budding, early ripening variety. The grape is also notoriously malleable; this is to say that it is distinctly sensitive to site, climate, viticulture and winemaking. Further, Chardonnay loses acidity rapidly as it ripens; an acute challenge in a warm (or warming) climate. Langhe’s continental climate—drier and warmer than Burgundy—demands vigilant site selection.
Characteristics
Chardonnay comes from grapes gathered in vineyards situated in Langa area. The fermentation is effected in steel tanks at a controlled temperature (70%) and in new small Allier barrels (30%). After refining in bottles, this wine is presented with the following characteristics: a pale yellow color with a greenish tinge, a slightly fruity bouquet with vanilla, apple and banana scents. An elegant, dry and full wine, it complements fish dishes (shellfish and grilled fish).
Technical Sheet
APPELLATION Langhe DOC Chardonnay
GRAPES 100% Chardonnay
ALCOOL(%VOL) 13,5%
COLOUR Straw yellow
SIZES AVAILABLE 0,75L
CULTIVATION AREA Langhe Area
SOIL Clayey – Calcareous
VINIFICATION
Skin contact period: Vinification with skin contact for 24 hours at low temperature (5 °C) followed by a classic white vinification
Fermentation period: 10 days in steel tansk at low temperature (5 °C)
Ageing: 3 months in oak casks
Yeasts: selected yeasts
TASTING SUGGESTION BY VALTER BOSIO
Tasting impression: Its bouquet is deep and rich, fruity, of a great intensity and persistence. Tasting notes: full-bodied, very persistent and long aftertaste.
Tasting temperature: 8°C
Meal coupling: An ideal aperitif wine, great with fresh starters and seafood
