Ca' del Baio Langhe Chardonnay Sermine 2006
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A rich oak-aged Chardonnay from Piedmont. An excellent marriage of light oak and tropical fruit flavors.
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Release Notes:
Sermine is the name of a small, single vineyard planted with Chardonnay. It produces a very rich wine unlike many other Italian Chardonnays. Giulio ferments the wine at a low temperature
before aging the wine in both new and one-year-old oak barrels for 9 months. The end result is a refined and subtle mélange of oak and
tropical fruit flavors. This delectable 2006 Chardonnay is reminiscent of their great 2003!
Tasting Notes:
A lightly-oaked Italian Chardonnay that is a favorite of ours. A beautiful golden color, it offers aromas of delicious tropical fruit, apple and honeydew on the nose. It is a full-bodied wine with flavors of apple, pineapple and citrus and soft wood, and a long refreshingly smooth finish. The body and concentration make it a great companion to grilled chicken, turkey, corn, pasta with white sauce, medium-bodied fish (sea bass, snapper, tuna, etc.), and lobster.
Ca' Del Baio's newest plot in the Marcarini vineyard of Barbaresco.
Winery:
Ca' Del Baio in Barbaresco has been run by the Grasso family since 1880. Their winery is located near Alba and they are fortunate to own land in some of... Read more
Country:
Overview
Greek settlers first planted vineyards in Italy sometime around 800BC. Since then, wine has been entrenched in the Italian culture, ‘as common as water on the dinner table’. ... Read more
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