Langhe Chardonnay “Pier” is a white wine with an intense straw yellow colour with golden shades. The aroma is intense and mineral. A full and enveloping taste that is smooth and round, and with a pleasant acidity and an intense aftertaste, ensures superb freshness to the wine.
GRAPE VARIETY
100% Chardonnay.
VINEYARD AREA
Single vineyard of 3 hectares located in a very suitable position in Barbaresco, in between the Tanaro river and the forest which provide for an ideal microclimate.
HARVEST
Early/mid-September. The grapes are harvested by hand in perforated baskets to allow air to pass through the bunches. Soft pressing to obtain the first must. Cold Decanting (6/7°C).
FERMENTATION
4-5 months in new French wooden tonneau (of 500 L), with 2 batonnages (with stirring settled noble lees back into wine) per day for the first month and subsequently 2 batonnages per week.
REFINING
In the bottle for 12 months in the cellar.
COLOUR
Intense straw yellow with golden shades.
BOUQUET
Intense, mineral, with citrus fruit and vanilla notes.
TASTE
Full, round, persistent with good freshness and acidity and a long and intense aftertaste.
ALCOHOL
From 13,5% -14,5% Vol. (Depending on the vintage).
TOTAL ACIDITY
5 to 5.5 g/L approximately
SUGAR
<3 g/L
TO BE SERVED WITH
To be enjoyed throughout the meal. Ideal in combination with shellfish, pasta, poultry and fish courses.