# Langhe Chardonnay (Costa di Bussia)

> White, Langhe DOC Chardonnay by [Costa di Bussia](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/costa-di-bussia.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/langhe-d-o-c-chardonnay).

- **Producer:** Costa di Bussia
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Chardonnay
- **Grape:** Chardonnay 100%
- **Production area:** Bussia
- **Soil:** Planted on the less severe, loose soils that are rich in constituents.
- **Exposure:** South-east
- **Harvest:** Harvest is by hand; it usually starts in September with Chardonnay, then Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo in autumn.
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted in 1992
- **Vinification:** Short skin maceration, then immediate pressing; the must settles about 12 hours at low temperature and ferments at no more than 15 C. Aged about six months on the fine lees (batonnage), then lightly filtered.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A Chardonnay from the Bussia, planted in 1992 on the initiative of Paolo Sartirano. Aged six months on its lees.

## Tasting notes

Exotic notes of banana, mango and apricot; intense and persistent, with a distinctive biscuit hint on the finish. Deep straw-yellow colour, tropical fruit on the nose, soft on the palate with a marked mineral note.

## Food pairings

Starters, shellfish, white meats, blue cheeses.