About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The Chardonnay is grown in the Langhe, a landscape traditionally associated with structured red wines. The soils are medium-textured and predominantly calcareous. Massolino began producing this wine in 1992.
Grapes
Chardonnay.
Vinification
The wine is partially vinified in barriques, larger wooden casks and cement vessels.
Ageing
Maturation takes place partly in barriques, larger wooden casks and cement. The wine remains on its fermentation lees for at least 12 months, after which it is racked and completes its maturation. Release follows at least 6 months of bottle ageing.
Tasting profile
The colour ranges from pale to deeper straw yellow depending on the vintage. The nose combines ripe-fruit aromas with pronounced minerality and freshness. Warm, broad and enveloping on the palate, it balances a gentle impression of sweetness with character and the structure associated with the Langhe. The finish is long.
This is a rich, powerful and structured white designed to evolve and improve over many years.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 12–15°C. Pair with sea fish or freshwater fish such as trout. It also suits white and red meats cooked slowly with delicate spices.
Label / history
First produced in 1992, the wine represents Massolino’s interpretation of Chardonnay in the traditionally red-wine-focused landscape of the Langhe.
