# Langhe Chardonnay (Cantina Clavesana)

> White, Langhe DOC Chardonnay by [Cantina Clavesana](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cantina-clavesana.md), Dogliani, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cantina-clavesana-langhe-chardonnay).

- **Producer:** Cantina Clavesana
- **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
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26


## Summary

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.

## Food pairings

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