Langhe Chardonnay, Brezza

LANGHE CHARDONNAY

Location

Barolo

Soil structure

silt, sand

Composition of soil

sand 33%, silt 42.6%, clay 24.4%

Trellising

Vertical canopy

Vineyard expansion

1.64 ha

Pruning system

traditional Guyot

Exposure

South-West

Planting with

1 m X 2.7 m

Altitude

230 m

Plant density

4,630 plants per hectare

Varietal

Chardonnay

Production

about 7,000 KG / ha

Rootstock clone

K5BB

Year planted

1991

Soil characteristics

The Chardonnay is planted in a vineyards with a high percentage of silt and sand. The white wines are derived from minerals with good structure and harmony with floral notes and yellow fruits

Production process

The whole process for this wine is done in stainless steel vats using a controlled temperature. During the alcoholic fermentation (also spontaneous) the Chardonnay is maintained at a temperature of about 18 °C / 64 °F. After the wine remains still for a few months on the lees before being bottled

Serving recommendations

A white wine with an excellent structure, it goes well with the whole meal and can be served even with the main courses. Being a Chardonnay showing the lighter more delicate characteristics we recommend to enjoy this wine in its youth