Raineri Langhe Chardonnay
- Appellation: Langhe DOC
- Grape variety: chardonnay 100%
- Average production: 600 bottles; 50 cases
- Grape yield per hectare: 7 tons
- Exposure and altitude: south, 2100 feet a.s.l.
- Type of soil: sand and marls of clay, limestone
- Age of vineyard and growing system: 5 year old, guyot
- Harvest time: early September
Farming
- Sustainable, with grass kept short, copper and sulfur.
- One green harvest in August, followed by manual selection at picking time.
- Grapes harvested by hand in 20kg crates.
Vinification and Aging
- Clusters are crushed and destemmed in the cellar. Fermentation and maceration both in amphora and French barrique.
- On the fine lees in amphora and French barrique. No filtration, no fining.
Sensory characteristics
- Color: pale golden
- Nose: rich, floral, exotic fruits, bread crust
- Palate: crisp and bright, mineral, smooth overall
- Serving temperature: 12°-14°C; 53°-57°F
- Aging potential: 5-10 years
- Pairing: appetizers, fish and cheese
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