White
Langhe Chardonnay
By Raineri, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy
Chardonnay from 5 year old vines at about 640 m, fermented and aged in amphora and French barrique. About 600 bottles a year.
Tasting notes
Pale golden. Rich nose of flowers, exotic fruit and bread crust. Crisp, bright, mineral and smooth palate. Ageing potential 5-10 years.
Pairs well with
Appetizers, fish and cheese
Technical details
- Style
- White
- Denomination
- Langhe DOC Chardonnay
- Grape
- Chardonnay 100%
- Soil
- sand and marls of clay, limestone
- Exposure
- South, about 640 m a.s.l. (2100 ft)
- Harvest
- Hand harvest in early September in 20 kg crates
- Vineyard planting
- 5 year old vines, guyot
- Vinification
- Destemmed. Fermentation and maceration in both amphora and French barrique, then time on the fine lees in amphora and barrique. No filtration, no fining.
- Serving temperature
- 12-14 C
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