Langhe Chardonnay, Ettore Germano

LANGHE CHARDONNAY

Typology

Langhe D.O.C. Chardonnay

Variety

Chardonnay

Year of planting

1987-1995-2004

Altitude

450-500 m.s.l.m.

Soil structure

medium mixture of soils leaning more toward limestone and calcareous soils

Harvest period

middle of September

Closure

Stelvin Lux +

Winemaking

The harvest is done by hand placing the grapes into small plastic baskets, and transporting them to the winery. The grapes will be placed directly into a pneumatic press and will be lightly pressed and the must transferred to a vertical stainless steel tank to then undergo a fermentation in a temperature controlled environment at 18°C. Into steel tanks takes place malo-lactic fermentation, and then start the refining period, which is 6 month into steel tanks. At the end of the spring the wine will then be blended and bottled to be ready for the market in the middle of the summer

Tasting

Color: Intense straw yellow
Nose: Fruity aroma with soft nuances of croissant
Palate: Full bodied and large with a stable acidity to give freshness and length to the palate

Pairings

Great at the start of a meal, as well as many fish dishes. Also a good idea for an aperitivo