L'Armangia Pratorotondo Chardonnay 2023

Piedmont, Italy

L’Armangia Pratorotondo Chardonnay is a beautiful expression of the Chardonnay grape from Piedmont. Outside of the town of Canelli in Asti, Piemonte, lies the estate of Ignazio and Giuliana Giovine known as l’Armangia. This area has become famous for the quality of their Barbera d’Asti and Moscato d’Asti. The vineyards are located on the surrounding hills with SE and SW exposures. The soils are comprised of mostly limestone. Natural fertilizers with grass grown between the vineyard rows keep things as natural as possible. Though organic practicing they are not certified. L’Armangia wines are always estate-grown using hand-harvested fruit. 

L’Armangia Pratorotondo Chardonnay comes from the oldest vineyards still producing Chardonnay in Piedmont, planted in 1976 and 1978. The wine is 20% barrel-fermented in oak and 80% fermented in stainless steel. The wine rests on its lees for 2-5 months, and prolonged bottle aging enhances its softness and complexity. Pale straw color increasing in intensity over time. Flowery scents, with banana, honey, vanilla and breadcrust tones. Interesting mineral notes. Full-bodied and intense on the palate, never aggressive. 

Because of its versatility, L’Armangia Pratorotondo Chardonnay provides an ideal accompaniment for fish, shellfish, white meat, grilled meat, flans and vegetables.