Tenuta Cucco Langhe Chardonnay 2022

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Alcohol: 13.5%

Grape(s): 100% Chardonnay

Localization: Italy, Piedmont

Tasting Notes: This wine has a lovely straw-yellow colour with golden hues, and an intense, heterogeneous aroma. The oral fragrances suggest hawthorn and orange blossom, blending well with the fruity hints of ripe apple with a touch of banana and pineapple.

Notes: The wine portion that has been fermenting in wood sits in these barrels for about 12 months to develop its structure and bring out its aromatic complexity. It is blended with the part that rested in stainless steel tanks. To maintain good freshness, it does not undergo malolactic fermentation.

Food pairing: With its fresh taste, it goes well with cold starters, seafood and fish dishes.

The Domain: Tenuta Cucco began as a winery in the 1960s. In the local dialect, “cucco” indicates the hilltop location of the oldest part of the vineyard, which is inside the Cru Cerrati. 

The winery offers a breathtaking view of the peaks of Mount Monviso, the hills with vineyards, and the Castle of Serralunga d’Alba, with its remarkable narrow structure, in an iconic Italian landscape.

The grapes of Cru Cerrati and Vigna Cucco have a long history of excellence: for centuries, local winemakers have prized them for their unique qualities and characteristics, using them only to produce their finest Barolo wines.

In 1966, the Cappellano family sold Tenuta Cucco to the Stroppiana family, which in turn constructed the first winery. Towards the end of 2015, the estate passed to the Rossi Cairo family, which for 18 years has run the organic and biodynamic farm La Raia in Novi Ligure. Here, they produce Gavi DOCG and Piemonte Barbera DOC certified by Demeter, promoting an agriculture that is not only sustainable but that also preserves the vitality of the soil for future generations to enjoy.