“Bastia” Chardonnay Langhe DOC 2023 (BIO)

Conterno Fantino | Piedmont
Az. Agr. Conterno Fantino | Via Ginestra 1 | IT 12065 Monforte d'Alba

05440223 · 0,75 l · 46,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

The grapes for the excellent Bastia Chardonnay come from high-altitude, south-west-facing plots in Monforte d'Alba, whose calcareous marl soils, interspersed with veins of clay and sand, lend the wine structure and a delicate minerality. Pale straw yellow with golden highlights. On the nose, yellow apple, pear and ripe lemon, accompanied by hints of white flowers, fresh almonds and subtle notes of vanilla. On the palate, it is fresh yet harmonious, with clear fruit, delicate acidity and a creamy texture resulting from ageing partly in stainless steel tanks and partly in used barriques. An elegant, terroir-driven Chardonnay from the high-altitude vineyards of Barolo, with the very best Burgundian charm and excellent ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"The core of peach and lemon curd is framed by butter and pastry notes in this bright, juicy white. Charming and balanced, with a resonant, lemony aftertaste." Wine Spectator

"The 2023 Bastia Chardonnay is one of the finest vintages of this wine I have ever tasted. Candied lemon, marzipan, white flowers and sage are beautifully layered in the glass. The 2023 offers a lovely oiliness and brightness on the mid-palate, with far greater precision than was previously the norm. The Bastia has always been a solid wine, but the 2023 is the first I can say is a Chardonnay of distinction." Vinous

"The latest release of their Chardonnay – from a very challenging vintage – is a real hit. The 2023 Langhe Chardonnay Bastía is such a thrill to drink, thanks to that skilfully balanced hint of reduction which lends the wine so much energy and vitality. This Chardonnay is lively and full of drive, like a racehorse at the starting line. I love the tension and the medium-bodied mouthfeel, which give it substance and staying power. Flint, burnt matches and smoke give way to pickled lemon and spicy saffron. I'm seeing more and more Italian Chardonnays produced in this reductive style, and I'm falling in love with this grape all over again." Wine Advocate