Still have a few bottles left over from our wedding Lange Chardonnay from Piedmont, Italy... we imported this from Italy directly into Mexico (Cabo) for the wedding, then carried a few bottles back home to San Francisco. Retails around $19, an amazing light, crisp "un-oaked" Chardonnay - if you're into big, buttery cult Chards from CA, this one is NOT for you. If you've evolved beyond these types of Chards, this inox (100% stainless) is worth a try.
Some background on the wine...
Barale Fratelli
Langhe Chardonnay, Vigna Bussia, 2005
Grape Varietal: Chardonnay
Vineyard Size: 7 acres
Annual Production: 1000 cases
Single Vineyard Name: Vigna Bussia
Appellation: Monforte d’Alba, Barolo
Region: Piedmont
Country: Italy
Topography: Hillside
Harvest: October
Alcohol Content: 12.5% volume
Vinification:
100% stainless steel fermentation, 100% malolactic fermentation, no acidification. Each grape cluster has been handpicked and individually selected to produce this crisp & well-balanced wine. This Chardonnay undergoes no clarification or filtration and no type of chemical or physical stabilizing process.
Tasting Notes:
From the Bussia vineyard, this wine is golden yellow with green highlights, and has a delicate bouquet of acacia. Hints of sage and acacia. Nice acidity, well balanced w/ a lingering finish.
Barale Fratelli - Langhe Chardonnay, Vigna Bussia, 2005
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