Langhe Chardonnay “Bastia” DOC

The Conterno Fantino winery is located atop a hill overlooking the historic village of Monforte d’Alba, with an extraordinary view that extends all the way to the Alps. Founded in 1982 by two friends – Guido Fantino and Claudio Conterno – the winery makes its wines knowing they have been blessed with great heritage in the form of land and vineyards, that go hand and hand with the culture and traditions of the area. In seeking to attain the highest possible quality from these invaluable resources, they pay great attention to the entire production process, carefully adapting to the climactic conditions of each growing season, with particular attention to the different characteristics of each individual cru. Environmental sustainability, preserving biodiversity, and respect for the land and heritage are the guiding principles in their vineyards, which are organically cultivated (as certified by CCPB).
From the Ginestra and Bricco Bastia vineyards, planted exclusively with French clones. Each vineyard offers the wines different characteristics: Ginestra gives the wine structure and a buttery quality; Bricco Bastia gives acidity and freshness thanks to the wide-ranging temperature differences between day and night, particularly in the final stage of ripening. Chardonnay normally ripens early so the vines are planted on the cooler hillsides with southwestern and northwestern exposure and eastern and northeastern exposure, so the berries are not scorched in hot vintages. The soil is limestone, clay and sandy soil, 500 meters above sea level (1,640 feet) at a 25% gradient. Bricco Bastia ages in new and second-use Allier oak barrique for about twelve to fourteen months.