# Langhe Chardonnay (Rabino)

> White, Langhe DOC Chardonnay by [Rabino](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/rabino.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/rabino-langhe-chardonnay).

- **Producer:** Rabino
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Chardonnay
- **Grape:** Chardonnay 100%
- **Production area:** Canale (CN), Roero
- **Soil:** Medium mixture (medio impasto)
- **Exposure:** South-west
- **Harvest:** Early September, hand-picked into crates
- **Vineyard planting:** Vines planted in 1993; eco-sustainable farming
- **Vinification:** Grapes are destemmed and pressed, then ferment with natural yeasts in temperature-controlled steel at 15 °C for about 20 days. At least 4 months in bottle.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Langhe Chardonnay DOC from 100% Chardonnay planted in 1993, fermented in steel. 13% alcohol, about 2,500 bottles; ageing potential 2 to 3 years.

## Tasting notes

Pale straw yellow with greenish reflections. Aromas of hay, ripe wheat and wild flowers. Enveloping, elegant palate with pleasant acidity and a complex structure that holds its character after some years.

## Food pairings

Fish dishes and white meat.