White
Montalupa Bianco
By Matteo Ascheri, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy
A Langhe Bianco from Viognier grown at Montalupa in Bra, produced only in the best vintages.
Tasting notes
Intense straw yellow colour with green reflections. Aroma of apricots, white peaches, sage, basil and lavender. Round, full, persistent palate. Extremely complex, suitable for long ageing.
Pairs well with
Film: Kill Bill Vol. I and II (Quentin Tarantino). Art: Convergences (Jackson Pollock).
Technical details
- Style
- White
- Denomination
- Langhe DOC Bianco
- Grape
- Viognier
- Production area
- Montalupa vineyard, Bra (Roero side)
- Soil
- Marine sandy interspersed with gravels and marls, good limestone content
- Exposure
- South, 265 to 305 m above sea level
- Harvest
- 20 to 30 September
- Vineyard planting
- Planted 1993; 5,500 plants/ha; simple Guyot
- Vinification
- 18 days at 18°C (25% in wood)
- Serving temperature
- 12° to 14°C
- Storage
- Evolves for 12 to 15 years if stored in a cool, dark place
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