# Bussiador Langhe Chardonnay (2021)

- **Producer:** Poderi Aldo Conterno
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €79
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 9–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** peach, acacia honey, apricot, lemon, vanilla, butter, cloves, almond, honey, orange marmalade, hazelnut, almond, dried apricot

## 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.

## Interesting facts

- Bussia cru is historically famous for Nebbiolo, making this Chardonnay a bold statement.
- Vineyards are up to 60 years old, contributing to grape concentration.
- Poderi Aldo Conterno was founded in 1969 by Aldo Conterno.
- The wine is produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and good acidity can balance richer dishes, while its subtle oak influence complements roasted meats and creamy textures. Its complexity allows it to pair with dishes featuring herbs and delicate spices.

## 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.