About this wine
Bovio's white wine, dedicated to Alessandro Bovio, the founder's father, whose small cellar in La Morra was the origin of the family's winemaking journey. First made in 1998, it is a 100% Chardonnay fermented in stainless steel and finished in French oak barriques.
A rare white from a Barolo specialist — fresh, fruity and easy to enjoy chilled.
Sommelier's Note
"A little-known gem from a Barolo house — Alessandro shows Bovio can do fresh and fruity just as convincingly as structured and age-worthy."
Food Pairings
Grilled white fish, vitello tonnato, or fresh goat cheese.
When to drink it
Summer aperitivo, seafood dinners.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Chardonnay
- Style
- White
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Price Range
- $23-24
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Chardonnay, Langhe DOC. Fermentation begins in stainless steel and finishes in French oak barriques, where the wine ages for several months before summer bottling. Straw-yellow with greenish highlights; fresh, tropical fruit aromas with crisp acidity.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is this wine called 'Alessandro'?
- It is named in honor of Alessandro Bovio, the founder's father, whose small La Morra cellar was the starting point of the family's winemaking history.
- What does it taste like?
- Straw-yellow with greenish highlights, a fresh and fruity bouquet reminiscent of tropical fruit, and a crisp palate with good acidity.
- How is it made?
- 100% Chardonnay; fermentation starts in stainless steel and finishes in French oak barriques, where it ages for several months before being bottled the following summer.
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