
Piedmont Chardonnay DOC
D.O.C. - Denomination of Controlled Origin
The Piedmont Chardonnay DOC It is a noble white wine par excellence, characterized by a pleasant aroma and a balanced and pleasantly fresh body.
Straw-coloured with amber highlights. Perfect with hors-d’oeuvres and with quality fish and white meats, but it can be enjoyed through the entire meal.
An outstanding base for cocktails, or as an aperitif.
The recommended serving temperature is between 8 and 10°C.
Data sheet: Piemonte Chardonnay DOC
Grapes: | Chardonnay 100% |
Region: | Piedmont - Italy |
Alcohol: | 12,5% |
Organoleptical Characteristics: | |
Colour: | Straw yellow with hues ranging from wheat-blond to amber |
Bouquet: | Complex, elegant, fresh with notes of fruits |
Taste: | Characteristic, fresh and balanced body with an elegant after-taste, very persistent |
Food pairing: | Best with hors d’oeuvre, fish, pasta with delicate sauces, pizza, white meats, ideal as aperitif |
Service temperature: | 8-10° C |
Shelf life: | 3-4 years |
Type of soil: | Marly and tufaceus |
Exposure: | East - South East |
Altitude: | 350 mt |
Average age of the vinyards: | 25 years |
Hl/Ha: | 67 |
Wine making process: | Soft pressing of grapes, first filtration, keeping at 20°C degrees to control the fermentation, malo-lactic fermentation developed at 30/50%, maturation on the yeasts for 5 months, micro filtration, bottling. Slightly fizzy |