COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Poderi Aldo Conterno
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Bussiador Langhe Chardonnay is a distinguished white wine from Poderi Aldo Conterno, a family estate with a five-generation winemaking history in Piedmont. Established in 1969 by Aldo Conterno, the estate blends traditional Piedmontese winemaking with modern innovation. This Chardonnay is cultivated in the renowned Bussia cru of Monforte d'Alba, an area more commonly associated with red wines, highlighting the producer's experimental spirit. The grapes are sourced from mature vines, contributing to the wine's depth and character, and are grown in calcareous-clay marl soils with a South to South-West exposure.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€79
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
9-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Bussia cru is historically famous for Nebbiolo, making this Chardonnay a bold statement.
Fact 02
Vineyards are up to 60 years old, contributing to grape concentration.
Fact 03
Poderi Aldo Conterno was founded in 1969 by Aldo Conterno.
Fact 04
The wine is produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Bussiador Langhe Chardonnay is produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes cultivated in the Bussia vineyard area of Monforte d'Alba. Viticulture is characterized by meticulous vineyard health practices, avoiding synthetic fertilizers and herbicides, and using only copper and sulfur. Harvesting is performed manually with careful grape selection, and yields are kept very low. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks, with some sources mentioning a portion in new small Allier barrels. The wine is then refined in barriques or oak casks for a few months. The producer's philosophy emphasizes quality through reduced production and a deep respect for the land.
