Langhe Chardonnay DOC - Tenuta San Mauro
 
Fermentation takes place for 10 days in thermo-conditioned steel tanks; refinement by resting on the yeasts for 6 months in continuous concrete mixing. Left to further refine for 3 months in the bottle before marketing. Available 10 months after the harvest date. Pure Chardonnay grapes, vineyard located in Neive. Calcareous and sandy soil. Spurred cordon with 3 spurs with 7 buds; the average age of the vineyard is 20 years. Average altitude of 300m above sea level. with western exposure. Harvest in the third week of August or the first week of September. Production of 2000 bottles per year, yield per hectare of 70 hl/ha. Application of integrated pest control with a planting density of 3500 plants/ha.
 
Type: White Wine
Denomination: Langhe Chardonnay DOC
Origin: Piedmont - Italy
Grape varieties: Chardonnay
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Format: 75cl
Allergens: Sulphites 
Chalice: Renano
Serving temperature: 10 - 12°C
 
Tasting Notes: Intense straw yellow colour. The bouquet is delicate, with hints of tropical fruit and pineapple. On the palate it is dry, harmonious and well balanced. Its evolution takes place over 5 years.
 
Pairings: Excellent as an aperitif or to accompany appetizers and fish dishes.
 
The Cellar: Cascina San Mauro is the main headquarters of the Estate, located in the municipality of Castagnole delle Lanze, a town in the Province of Asti which borders the municipality of Neive. The farmhouse was built on the top of the hill and recalls the classic Piedmontese courtyard of the mid-nineteenth century, closed by perimeter walls with a large central courtyard; the vineyards envelop the estate in a splendid photograph. Cascina Vallone is a small farm in the hamlet of Piani di Castagnole Lanze; the vineyard faces east with a view of the Langhe. The soils of this farm are sedimentary, particularly sandy and therefore suitable for red grapes. The vineyards, cultivated mainly with the Guyot cultivation system, produce fine wines. Tenuta San Mauro is an ancient family passion: Mauro took the pleasure of wine from his mother with the defense of authenticity at all costs and from his father the love for the land, for ancient agriculture, its traditions and its values.