Rizzi Langhe Chardonnay 2024
Bright and expressive with citrus and crunchy apple aromas that jump from the glass. The palate has a taut mineral structure, with notes of almonds and crushed stones.
Ernesto Dellapiana was one of the pioneers of Chardonnay in the Langhe area, having been one of the first to plant the variety in 1978. The family has chosen the less sunny slopes for Chardonnay, aiming to preserve its freshness.
The grapes were harvested in small crates and thoroughly sorted before being gently pressed. Alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation was avoided in order to preserve the wine's crisp acidity. Ageing took place in stainless steel vats with regular batonnage for around six months prior to bottling in the spring following harvest.
| RRP | £25.25 |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Alcoholic strength | 12% |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Subregion | Langhe |
| Grapes | Chardonnay 100% |
| Residual sugar (g/l) | 2 |
| Contains sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Closure | Agglomerated cork |
Rizzi is the name of a hill in Treiso, one of the three commune that makes up Barbaresco, and it was to this hill that entrepreneur Ernesto Dellapiana returned in 1974, exchanging his life in Turin for the chance to farm his historic family estate. Since then the vineyards have expanded to 44 hectares, including three hectares in the magnificent Pajorè cru, and the company is now run by Ernesto's two children, Enrico and Jole. The winery is simple, with concrete tanks for fermentation and large oak casks for ageing. The result - a traditional style with a modern sensibility, full yet delicate, and always expressing the magical floral perfume of Barbaresco.
