Langhe Chardonnay doc - "Ru"

 

Vineyard extension : 0.80.00 ha
Year : 1989
Alcoholic content: 12,80% Vol.
Grape variety: Chardonnay 100%
Ageing potential: 4 years
Best drinking period: within three years after bottling
Vinification: selection of the best must (60 % of the total must), fermentation at controlled temperature of 17-18 °C; After fermentation, it rests on the lees for three months and then it is decanted a part into stainless steel vats and a part into wooden casks to proceed with malolactic fermentation. After twelve months of maturation, samples from all the barrels are tasted in order to create the blending. It is subsequently decanted and let rest for three more months before bottling. After six months in the bottle, it is put to market.

Colorr: straw yellow
Nose: pulp of withered apricot, ripe banana, vanilla and sweet tobacco
Mouth: full and rich, with an excellent balance between fruit and spices. Serving temperature: 10-15 °C
Matching tips: white meats, ripe cheeses or as a meditation companion.

 

Reviews

"Chardonnay's spicy version (Chardonnay Ru 2000) and non-Chardonnay vigna dla Ru 2002 offer superior aromas and softnessi: banana and flowers are clearly and intensely perceived." Luca Maroni's GUIDA DEI VINI ITALIANI 2004

Prize - CARISTUM - CITTA' di ACQUI TERME - First Prize of the category Whites Matured in wooden barrels.

Azienda Agricola BUGANZA RENATO vini tipici delle Langhe e del Roero - Piemonte - Italia
Cascina Garbianotto, 4 - 12040 Piobesi d'Alba (CN)- tel/fax +39-0173-619370 - rbuganz@tin.it