PIEMONTE DOC CHARDONNAY Monteriolo

Chardonnay is not, as many believe, a recent introduction to Piedmont. This grape has been present in the region since the first half of the 1800s, thanks to Filippo Asinari, Count of San Marzano and Costigliole and an important political-military figure. Upon his return from France, where he collaborated side-by-side with Napoleon, he brought home several vines of Chardonnay from the famous vineyards of Montrachet with plans to cultivate them in Costigliole. Chardonnay still grows in Piedmont today because the combination of the soil and microclimate is well suited to this variety, allowing it to take root and flourish.

Appellation:
Piemonte d.o.c.

Grape variety:
Chardonnay

First vintage produced:
1984

Exposure:
south – south east

Soil composition:
calcareous clay marl with prevalence of silt

Vineyard altitude:
650 ft above sea level

Training system:
Guyot

Harvest:
selection in vineyards of the healthiest, ripest grapes hand collected in 20 kg picking baskets

Vinification system:
soft pressing and fermentation in french oak barrels

Aging:
9 months on fine lees in french oak barrels with several batonnages

Color:
brilliant straw yellow

Nose:
tropical fruity notes like pear and banana

Taste:
enveloping, round, balanced with a bright and fresh acidity

Pairings:
fresh egg pasta with porcini mushrooms, stewed rabbit, pinzimonio vegetables

Serving temperature:
14° C.

Sizes:
0,750 l. – 1,5 l. – 3 l.