Gabriele Scaglione | Langhe Bianco DOC

Description

Denomination: Langhe Bianco DOC

Classification: Still White Wine

Grape variety: Arneis & Chardonnay blend

Location of Vineyards: Corneliano/Novello, Piedmont – Italy

Age of Vineyards: 18-20 years　

Exposure: West | South-west

Altitude: 300/340 m above see level

Soil: Sandy, calcareous – Clayet. The soil is of very ancient origin, characterized by the “Rocche” (Sandy and friable).　They constitute an excellent environment for the production of wines austere, but of particular finesse and elegance with floral and fruity notes

Cultivation system: Guyot

Plant density: 5000 Vines / Ha

HA yield : 90 q/HA

Harvest period: Hand-picked in the beginning of September

Winemaking: Grapes are mechanically crushed. Fermentation with selected autochthonous yeasts at controlled temperature.
The Arneis has a refinement in steel tanks for 10 months and the Chardonnay passed in barrels (0% new) for 12 months. During all the aging process, the decisions are made only after careful evaluations and continuous tastings

Refining:  /

Alcohol: 13.0 % vol

Longevity: 10/12 years

Decanting time: Unnecessary

Serving temperature: 10-12 ° C

Appearance: Intense straw yellow, with golden reflections

Smell: Intense, characteristic, with hints of flowers, white fruits and vanilla

Taste: Important and generous. Slight aftertaste of almond and vanilla. Very long

Food matching: Food matching: Aged cheeses, shellfish, oysters and foie gras