Vineyard area: Bussia (Monforte d'Alba)
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Exposure: South, South-East
Soil composition: Predominantly grey marl and sand
Training system: Guyot
Altitude: 300–350 m above sea level
Harvest method: Entirely manual
Harvest period: First weeks of September

WINERY

The grapes are harvested by hand. After gentle pressing, fermentation takes place in new French oak barriques, where the wine is aged for approximately 12 months, developing greater structure through periodic bâtonnage, which keeps the fine lees in suspension.

Malolactic fermentation: Yes
Alcohol content: 14.0–14.5% vol.
Bottle size: 0.75 L

Chardonnay grapes, grown all over the world, express a particularly marked aromatic complexity in the Langhe, and more specifically in our Bussia Cru. Combined with the area's optimal temperatures, this terroir ensures remarkable balance and extraordinary intensity, even in young vintages.

TASTING NOTES

Colour: Elegant, deep amber-yellow.
Aroma: Pleasant notes of oak, vanilla and honey.
Palate: Refined, enveloping, intense, creamy and intriguing.

SERVING

Recommended serving temperature: 13–15°C
Recommended glass: Grand Balloon
Food pairings: Aged cheeses, white meats, flavourful fish dishes, truffle, dry pastries.