Langhe DOC Chardonnay 2022 Sabaudo

What kind of wine it is

Langhe Chardonnay by Sabaudo is a white wine made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes grown in the enchanting Piedmont region. This label’s unique style combines striking aromatic breadth with a pleasantly creamy texture, while always maintaining a lively freshness and a refined profile. The winemaking process involves careful use of wood aging, which gives the wine remarkable overall harmony. The final result is a Chardonnay with a balanced character, marked by an elegant structure and a long, lingering finish.

Where it comes from

This wine originates from the renowned Langhe region, a hilly area in Piedmont famous for its historic and prestigious winegrowing. The unique landscape allows the grapes to ripen steadily and yields wines with vibrant aromatic intensity. Here, Chardonnay finds crisp and precise expression, perfectly combining volume and freshness in the glass. The Sabaudo label features the figure of Napoleon III, a historic ally of the Kingdom of Sardinia and a connoisseur of the excellence found in this fascinating Piedmont territory.

How it is made

The process begins with a rigorous manual harvest of the grapes, carefully picked into small crates to preserve their integrity. After pressing, the must rests in temperature-controlled steel tanks for a slow overnight decanting. When alcoholic fermentation is complete, the key malolactic fermentation takes place in French oak tonneaux. The wine then matures over twelve months, alternating periods in steel with measured refinement in both new and used oak barrels—an essential technical choice to integrate structure and ensure deep aromatic complexity.

Tasting notes

Visually, the wine displays a brilliant deep straw yellow hue, enhanced by elegant, luminous golden highlights. The aromatic profile reveals intense aromas of pineapple and ripe tropical fruit, supported by fragrant notes of butter and delicate hints of dried fruit. On the palate, the sip unfolds as opulent and harmonious, faithfully echoing the welcoming fruity sensations detected on the nose. The tasting experience concludes with a creamy, lingering finish, well balanced by a gentle freshness that offers a pleasant zest on the palate.

Food pairings

This label pairs naturally with seafood starters and risottos, thus enhancing creamy dishes and buttery sauces. It is also particularly suitable alongside delicate white meats, shellfish, and a rich selection of soft cheeses, where the wine’s smoothness and subtle toasted notes from the wood come together in perfect harmony. Moreover, it creates a satisfying interplay between the paired foods and the freshness in the glass.

When to serve it

To enjoy its full potential, it is advisable to pour this white at a cool temperature, ideal for highlighting its pronounced fruit character and the acidity that balances its natural creaminess. It is the perfect guest for refined gatherings, elegantly complementing formal lunches or relaxed dinners featuring seafood. Its dual maturation process gives the wine a rounded yet well-defined profile, making it a versatile choice. This is the ideal bottle when you want to serve a structured white, capable of accompanying the entire meal and elevating an elegant festive table.