White

Langhe Chardonnay

By Cantina Clavesana, Dogliani, Piemonte, Italy

Cantina Clavesana Langhe Chardonnay

A versatile Langhe DOC Chardonnay grown in the cooler Alta Langa, fermented and aged in steel to keep its freshness.

Tasting notes

Straw yellow with greenish hues. Intense, fruity nose with persistent acacia and honey notes. Sapid, fresh, acidic palate with distinct, lasting floral notes.

Pairs well with

Elegant, simple dishes: cold starters, seafood such as spaghetti allo scoglio, grilled swordfish or lightly fried squid; also soft cheeses and vegetarian dishes.

Technical details

Style
White
Denomination
Langhe DOC Chardonnay
Grape
Chardonnay
Production area
Produced in the Alta Langa; vineyards at 350-550 m altitude.
Soil
Marly with veins of sand.
Exposure
South-east, west
Harvest
Late August to early September
Vineyard planting
Guyot-trained, vines 10-15 years old, density 4,000 vines/ha, yield up to 10 t/ha.
Vinification
After separating the must from coarser solids, fermented in steel fermenters at 16-17°C; kept cold to avoid malolactic fermentation, aged in steel. Alcohol 12.5%, minimum acidity 4.5 g/l.
Serving temperature
8-10°C

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