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Piemonte Chardonnay La Valletta DOC wine — Dante Rivetti winery — Dionysus
White

Piemonte Chardonnay La Valletta DOC

by Dante Rivetti · Piedmont, Italy

TypeWhite
GrapesChardonnay
Alcohol13.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthLight
Serve at7–9 °C
Keeps for8 years
Bottled in0.75 l
Dante RivettiPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Chardonnay is grown in the commune of Neive, in the province of Cuneo, with a yield of 50 hectolitres per hectare.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand, placed in 20 kg crates and transported to the winery for gentle pressing. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in 225-litre French oak barrels.

Ageing

The wine rests on its lees for at least 12 months in 225-litre French oak barrels.

Tasting profile

Rich and vibrant, with a pleasantly refreshing character.

Label / history

Valletta has been the Rivetti family’s nickname since the mid-19th century. The wine was first released in 1998, the year the family bought the Valletta farm, which had previously belonged to them. It is produced in limited quantities and only in the best vintages.