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The winemaking philosophy under winemakers Franco and Roberto Massolino involves protective pressing under inert gas, followed by maturation in a combination of stainless steel vats, large oak casks, French barriques, and concrete vessels for approximately 6 to 9 months with gentle lees stirring. The result is a refined Chardonnay that strikes a harmony between creamy texture, bright citrus fruit, and distinct Piedmontese limestone minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWine Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine presents a clear, luminous pale straw yellow colour with bright greenish-gold reflections along the rim. An expressive, highly perfumed bouquet opens with fresh aromas of golden apple, crisp nectarine, lime zest, and white peach, interwoven with subtle notes of citrus blossom, hazelnut, vanilla bean, coffee cream, and crushed limestone. On the palate, it is medium bodied, silky, and energetic, delivering concentrated flavours of green apple, grapefruit curd, and saline mineral earth, all supported by a bright, mouthwatering spine of natural acidity. Framed by a textured, satiny mid-palate derived from fine lees contact and subtle oak integration, it concludes with a long, persistent finish marked by lingering citrus peel, toasted almond, and a clean chalky mineral grip. Composed of 100% Chardonnay, this 2022 release offers an optimal drinking window of 2024–2032. 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Their winemaking philosophy centres on expressing the territory by 'elevating' the purest expression of the Nebbiolo grape, aided by long macerations and ageing in large Slavonian oak casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe aromatic profile is intense and expressive, with dominant floral aromas of dog rose and violets, along with red fruits, citrus notes, wild herbs, liquorice, and a hint of new leather and polished leather. Crafted from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, the palate is elegantly composed and savory. 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