COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Azienda Agricola Lodali Walter
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Lodali Langhe Chardonnay is a white wine from the Langhe DOC in Piedmont, Italy, made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. Azienda Agricola Lodali Walter, a family winery with a three-generation history, produces this wine. The Langhe region, traditionally known for red wines, is also recognized for its capacity to express terroir with international varietals. The winery's philosophy emphasizes grape quality and the expression of the land.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Langhe DOC allows for international grape varieties, a departure from traditional Piedmontese appellations.
Fact 02
Angelo Gaja planted the first Chardonnay vines in Langhe in 1979.
Fact 03
The Langhe region is a UNESCO World Heritage site, celebrated for its wine culture.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Lodali Langhe Chardonnay begins with destemming and crushing the Chardonnay grapes. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of around 17°C for approximately 20 days. Notably, 70% of the fermentation occurs in steel tanks, while the remaining 30% is fermented in new small Allier barrels. Prior to fermentation, there is a 24-hour skin contact period at a low temperature of 5°C. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in stainless steel tanks and spends 2 months in bottle, with additional refining time. Some information also indicates a 3-month aging period in oak casks.
