# Antico Monastero Langhe Chardonnay (2021)

- **Producer:** Agricola Bosio srl
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €13
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–8 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** peach, grapefruit, lemon, pear, apple, biscuit, cloves, butter, pastry, vanilla, almond, honey

## About this wine

The Antico Monastero Langhe Chardonnay 2021 from Agricola Bosio srl is a white wine from the Langhe DOC appellation in Piedmont, Italy. As a Langhe DOC Chardonnay, it represents the successful adaptation of an international grape variety to the Piedmontese terroir, offering a unique regional expression. Agricola Bosio srl, the producer, is a winery with a deep connection to the land and a family history that extends back to Franciacorta. Their philosophy centers on environmental respect and achieving the highest quality in their wines. The vineyards are located in the Langhe area, characterized by clayey-calcareous soils and situated at altitudes between 230 and 270 meters above sea level.

## Interesting facts

- Langhe DOC allows international grape varieties like Chardonnay.
- Soils in the Langhe are typically clayey-calcareous.
- Vineyards are situated between 230 and 270 meters above sea level.
- The Bosio family has roots in Franciacorta, a famous sparkling wine region.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and balanced acidity make it versatile. It can cut through the richness of creamy sauces and complement the protein in seafood and white meats. Its subtle complexity also allows it to pair with lighter cured meats and fresh vegetable dishes.

## Wine making process

The Antico Monastero Langhe Chardonnay undergoes a meticulous winemaking process. Grapes are hand-harvested and then subjected to a 24-hour skin contact period at low temperatures (5°C) before classic white vinification. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled, low temperatures to encourage a slow process. Following fermentation, the wine ages on its lees for about 12 months. Some producers may also age a portion of the wine in French wooden barrels. The wine is then aged for at least three months in bottle before release.