Langhe Chardonnay "Ampelio" DOC FONTANAFREDDA
| Sommelier score | 91/100 | 2025 |
| Winery | FONTANAFREDDA |
| Denomination | Langhe Chardonnay DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| Alcohol content | 14,00% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | CN/7874 |
| Winery headquarter | Fontanafredda - Serralunga d'Alba (CN) - Via Alba, 15 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Warm fish appetizers, Steamed fish Hors d'oeuvres, Pasta with tuna, veal with tuna sauce, White Meat, Mixed fried fish, Chicken nuggets, Crustaceans, Sushi-sashimi, Fresh cheese |
| Region | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Style | Light and fresh |
| Wine list | Chardonnay |
From the careful vinification by the technicians of Fontanafredda of grapes of Chardonnay born this amazing label. The production area is that of Alba, Treiso, Serralunga d'Alba and Diano d'Alba. The vinification after the pressing is immediately separated from the skins, followed by refrigeration and static decanting. Finally, the fermentation with selected yeasts, in part, about 70% in stainless steel containers at a controlled temperature of 20°C, in part, the remaining 30%, in small new oak barrels of Allier 225 liters. The aging of the wine lasts about 6 months, during which the malolactic fermentation is completed. In the spring following the harvest, the two parts are assembled and then bottled.
Characteristics of this Piedmont white wine
The aspect evidenced by the organoleptic analysis shows a straw yellow color. The nose reveals a complex but fresh aroma, fruity, intense, pleasantly vanilla. The taste is savory, dry and soft at the same time, full, harmonious and long-lasting.
Serving suggestions tasting Langhe Chardonnay
This wine, despite being a great aperitif, at the table, thanks to its structure, is an ideal companion for all courses. The optimal serving temperature is 10°C.
