White
Langhe Chardonnay
By Podere Gagliassi, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy
Steel-only Chardonnay from the Monforte d'Alba hills, picked in August. Producer suggests drinking within 2 to 3 years, up to 5.
Tasting notes
Straw yellow with greenish reflections. Lime, cedar, green apple, white flowers and flint. Taut, precise and dry on the palate, with good acidity and a savoury, almondy finish.
Pairs well with
Aperitifs, fish dishes and white meats.
Technical details
- Style
- White
- Denomination
- Langhe DOC Chardonnay
- Grape
- Chardonnay 100%
- Production area
- Hills of Monforte d'Alba; 400-450 m above sea level
- Soil
- Calcareous-marly soils
- Harvest
- Manual, August (end of August per tech sheet)
- Vinification
- After destemming and gentle pressing, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks; aged on the fine lees in steel and bottle, no oak. 13.5% vol.
- Serving temperature
- 8 °C
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