White

Langhe Bianco

By L'Astemia Pentita, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

L'Astemia Pentita Langhe Bianco

A single-varietal Viognier fermented and aged in barrel, grown on a parcel in the middle of the Tiradoss property at Monforte.

Tasting notes

Straw yellow, with a full, enveloping aroma and a fruity note of peach. Full body and refreshing acidity balanced by sapidity and minerality, with balsamic hints typical of Monforte.

Pairs well with

White meats, fish, medium-aged cheeses (tech sheet: white meat, fish, herbs, fresh cheese)

Technical details

Style
White
Denomination
Langhe DOC Bianco
Grape
Viognier 100%
Production area
Langhe; a small parcel at Tiradoss above Monforte d'Alba, next to the Bussia MGA
Soil
Marl and sand
Exposure
North-east; 250 m
Vinification
Free-run must fermented in barrel and aged 10 months in French oak tonneaux.
Serving temperature
12-14 °C (tech sheet: 10-12 °C)

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