
LANGHE DOC CHARDONNAY
Variety: Chardonnay
Altitude: About 500 m.a.s.l.
Exposure: East
Average age of vineyards: 20 years
Soil structure: Mixture of soils, limestone, calcareous
Harvest period: Middle of September
Vinification
The harvest is done by hand placing the grapes into small plastic baskets, and transporting them to the winery. The grapes will be placed directly into a pneumatic press and will be lightly pressed and the must transferred to a vertical stainless steel tank to then undergo a fermentation in a temperature controlled environment at 18°C. Into steel tanks takes place malo-lactic fermentation, and then start the refining period, which is 6 month into steel tanks. At the end of the spring the wine will then be blended and bottled to be ready for the market in the middle of the summer.
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Tasting notes
Color: Intense straw yellow.
Nose: Fruity aroma with soft nuances of croissant.
Palate: Full bodied and large with a stable acidity to give freshness and length to the palate.
Pairings: Great at the start of a meal, as well as many fish dishes. Also a good idea for an aperitivo.