About this wine
A rare white wine made from 100% Rossese Bianco di Langa, a nearly-extinct native variety now found only in small quantities around Monforte d'Alba and neighboring Roddino. Sourced from about 1 hectare, hand-harvested and destemmed, the must ferments partly in steel and partly, with its fine lees, in French oak barriques where fermentation completes and the wine rests on lees. Annual production is only around 4,000 bottles. The wine shows a straw yellow color with golden highlights and aromas of citrus, passion fruit, and acacia flowers.
A rare, elegant white offering a window into one of Piedmont's hidden native varieties.
Sommelier's Note
"An essential discovery for serious wine lovers — its unique aromatic profile and structural complexity make it a rare gem of the Langhe."
Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with grilled white fish, shellfish, creamy pasta dishes, and delicate vegetable tempura.
When to drink it
Ideal for intimate dinners, special celebrations, or a gift for wine collectors.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Rossese Bianco
- Style
- White
- Price Range
- ¥6,000-8,000 (reference estimate based on comparable rare native-variety Piedmont whites; not an official price)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Rossese Bianco di Langa; hand-harvested from ~1ha; must partly fermented in steel, partly (with fine lees) in French oak barriques where fermentation completes and the wine ages on lees; annual production approximately 4,000 bottles.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does this wine taste like?
- Citrus and passion fruit with floral acacia notes and a creamy, oak-influenced finish.
- What food pairs best with this wine?
- Seafood, creamy pasta, and light dishes like vegetable tempura.
- When is the best time to drink this wine?
- Best enjoyed within 3 to 5 years of the vintage.
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