Cordero di Montezemolo : Elioro Chardonnay 2022

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Elioro Chardonnay 2022 from Cordero di Montezemolo

Tasting

Color
Beautiful golden yellow color, intense and bright.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet reveals notes of fresh citrus, accompanied by subtle hints of toasted hazelnut, dried banana and delicate scents of white flowers.

Palate
In the mouth, this wine stands out for its verticality and balanced structure. The well-present acidity brings freshness and tension, while a medium sapidity harmoniously completes the whole for a persistent finish.

Storage

This wine can be stored until around 2032, or even beyond for the best years which can improve for 20 years.

An exceptional chardonnay from the Piedmont terroirs

The property

Founded in 1340 by the Falletti family, the Cordero di Montezemolo estate is a pillar of Piedmont viticulture. Today led by Giovanni Cordero di Montezemolo and his children, the vineyard extends over 51 hectares, including the historic site of Monfalletto in La Morra. The estate stands out for its Barolo "Enrico VI", from a 2.2 hectare plot in Villero, and for its commitment to natural viticultural practices. The family heritage, the exceptional terroir and the cedar of Lebanon planted in 1856 are symbols of its prestige.

The vineyard

The Elioro comes from two distinct plots in the Langhe: old chardonnay vines located at the foot of the Monfalletto hill at 230 meters altitude, and a younger vineyard in Cherasco peaking at 400 meters. The soils, mainly loamy-clay with a low proportion of sand and little active limestone, give the wine its characteristic structure and minerality.

Vinification and aging

Manual harvest during the first decade of September. After immediate crushing with partial destemming, the must undergoes gentle pressing. Fermentation begins in stainless steel tanks for 24 hours before continuing in French oak barrels for 20 to 30 days. Aging takes place in 228 and 500 liter barrels (mix of new wood and several wines) for 9 to 12 months accompanied by rare stirring, followed by a rest of about one year in bottle before marketing.

Blend

100% chardonnay