The wines of the Selection of the Order of the Knights of the Truffle and Wines of Alba can only be purchased at the Piedmontese Regional Wine Shop.
Via Castello, 5
12060 Grinzane Cavour (CN) - Italia
Tel: +39 0173.262159
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We also devote great attention to our Langhe DOC Chardonnay, from careful vineyard management to meticulous winemaking. This wine has represented a challenge for us: even in the Langhe, traditionally known for producing full-bodied red wines, Chardonnay has successfully found a second home. Rich, age-worthy and captivating.
Soil type: Medium-textured, tending towards calcareous.
First vintage produced: 1992.
Winemaking and ageing: The wine is partially fermented and aged in barriques, large oak casks and concrete tanks. It remains on its fermentation lees for at least 12 months, after which it is racked and allowed to complete its ageing. It is released onto the market after at least 6 months of bottle ageing.
Notes: Thanks to meticulous vineyard care and a very distinctive winemaking process, carried out with almost obsessive attention to detail, this wine demonstrates that even in these traditional “red wine territories”, it is possible to produce a rich and powerful white capable of ageing for many years and delivering authentic, almost surprising emotions even to the most discerning palates.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: More or less intense straw yellow, depending on the vintage.
Nose: An expressive array of aromas of ripe fruit emerges, accompanied by excellent minerality and outstanding freshness.
Palate: Warm and broad, it envelops the palate with softness and character, leading to a long finish. It undoubtedly possesses the structure imparted by the Langhe terroir.
Recommended serving temperature: 12–15°C.
A structured white wine with excellent ageing potential, capable of evolving and becoming more complex over time. It pairs exceptionally well with seafood and certain freshwater fish, such as trout. It is particularly impressive with white and red meats cooked slowly with delicate spices.