Collection: Langhe Chardonnay DOC

Langhe Chardonnay DOC shows you a lesser-known side of Piemonte. While the area is first and foremost known for Nebbiolo in Barolo and Barbaresco, Langhe DOC functions as a broad regional appellation covering a large area in the Langhe hills in the province of Cuneo. Here there is room for both the area's native varieties and an international classic such as Chardonnay, grown in the same rolling landscape that has made the region's red wines famous.

What is special about this designation is that it is a geographically defined appellation. When you choose a wine from here, you know exactly where it comes from. The origin is established by law and not a random choice among many places, and that gives a concrete provenance in the midst of one of Northern Italy's most well-known wine landscapes. Chardonnay is not native to Langhe, but the grape has found a good foothold in the Piemontese hills and produces white wines with clear roots in a particular place rather than a generic grape variety.

As a varietal wine, a Langhe Chardonnay must consist of at least 85% Chardonnay, while up to 15% can be other permitted white grapes. Within that framework, the producers have a certain freedom, and that is precisely why you find Chardonnay here alongside the area's other Langhe varietals. What sets this apart from the other Langhe designations is quite simply the grape.

If you are fond of white wine with a clear origin and feel like exploring Piemonte beyond Nebbiolo, Langhe Chardonnay DOC is a good place to begin. It suits a quiet meal at home well, where you want something with character in the glass. If you want to go further, you can explore more wines from Piemonte or dive into the grape across styles under Chardonnay. Take a look at the selection above and let yourself be guided.