# Altior (Chionetti)

> White, Langhe DOC Riesling by [Chionetti](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/chionetti.md), Dogliani, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/chionetti-altior).

- **Producer:** Chionetti
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Riesling
- **Grape:** Riesling Renano 100%
- **Production area:** A single vineyard in the hamlet of Martina, municipality of Dogliani, at about 600 m on a south-facing slope of whitish marls alternating with compact sandstone, the so-called 'stone of Langa'; poor, shallow soils prone to summer drought, at the boundary of the Lequio and Murazzano formations.
- **Soil:** Whitish marls alternating with compact sandstone ('Langa stone'), poor and shallow.
- **Exposure:** South
- **Harvest:** September
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted in 2019 with Rhine Riesling clones.
- **Vinification:** Harvest, settling and alcoholic fermentation in September, then 8 months on the lees in temperature-controlled steel tanks.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26



## Summary

Chionetti's Langhe DOC Riesling, labeled Altior on the bottle, from a single vineyard at about 600 m in the Alta Langa. Certified organic, with 5,000 bottles produced.

## Tasting notes

Straw yellow with green reflections. Delicate notes of white flowers and citrus, with more vegetal hints when young. Prominent acidity, great freshness, savory finish.