Langhe Chardonnay Bastia 2024 MG

 The "Bastìa" is a demonstration of how Chardonnay, when grown in the highlands of Monforte d’Alba, can reach heights of absolute nobility. This wine comes from vineyards located between 300 and 550 meters above sea level, where the steep slopes and sandy loam soil ensure ideal drainage and extraordinary aromatic intensity. The vines, planted starting in 1990, benefit from the cool air currents of the high hills, maintaining a vibrant acidity that balances a substantial structure.

The winemaking follows a protocol inspired by the great white Burgundies: whole-bunch pressing and fermentation (both alcoholic and malolactic) carried out entirely in French oak. Aging continues in oak to enhance the complexity and silkiness of the wine. The result is a brilliant golden Chardonnay, with a complex bouquet of citrus, fresh butter, toasted hazelnut, and mineral notes. On the palate, it is enveloping, deep, and characterized by an exceptionally long finish, capable of aging magnificently in the bottle for years.