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Vineyard and terroir
The Chardonnay comes from an estate vineyard in Barolo at 230 m. The English presentation gives a south-west exposure and an area of 1.64 ha, while the Italian version gives a west exposure and 0.64 ha. The soil contains 33% sand, 42.6% silt and 24.4% clay. The vines are vertically trained and traditionally Guyot-pruned on K5BB rootstock, with rows planted at 1 × 2.7 m. The English data give 4,630 vines per hectare, whereas the Italian data give 3,700. Yield is approximately 7,000 kg/ha. The planting year is 1991; the description of the 2024 vintage also refers to estate Champagne-clone plantings established in 1991 and 1994.
The high proportion of silt and sand is associated with a mineral white wine of good structure and balance, with floral and yellow-fruit characteristics.
Grapes
Chardonnay.
Vinification
The entire vinification takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats. Alcoholic fermentation may begin spontaneously and proceeds at approximately 18°C.
Ageing
The wine remains on its fine lees in stainless steel for several months before bottling.
Technical data
The 2024 vintage has 12.5% alcohol.
Tasting profile
A structured yet light and delicate Chardonnay. The 2024 vintage shows white stone fruit, citrus and saline mineral notes, with freshness and finesse.
Serving and pairing
Suitable throughout a meal and capable of accompanying substantial main courses. It is intended primarily for youthful drinking, although some ageing is possible.
