{"product_id":"2023-poderi-aldo-conterno-chardonnay-bussiador-langhe","title":"2023 Poderi Aldo Conterno, Chardonnay \"Bussiador\" Langhe","description":"\u003cp\u003ePoderi Aldo Conterno, based in Monforte d'Alba, is widely considered one of the most legendary names in Italian winemaking. While world-renowned for their monumental Baroli, the estate's \"Bussiador\" Chardonnay demonstrates their mastery of white Burgundian-style winemaking in the heart of the Langhe. Sourced from estate vineyards in Bussia planted on calcareous marl soils, the grapes benefit from cool night airflow off the Maritime Alps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional, light Italian whites, \"Bussiador\" is a serious, age-worthy, full-bodied white wine. The 2023 vintage underwent fermentation and 12 to 14 months of aging in 100% new French oak barriques with frequent lees stirring (bâtonnage). It delivers an opulent, velvety texture balanced by limestone-driven acidity, displaying ripe golden apples, poached pear, toasted hazelnut, vanilla bean, and crushed stone minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA premier, Burgundian-style luxury white wine from the legendary slopes of Bussia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew French oak barrique fermentation and lees stirring endow it with a rich, silky texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplex aromatics of Meyer lemon curd, grilled pineapple, brioche, and toasted almonds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding structure and acidity give it impressive 10+ year cellaring potential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe slightly cooler than room temperature, between 52°F and 56°F, to let the oak and fruit integration shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecant for 20 minutes to allow the tight toasted oak and orchard fruit aromatics to open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into Burgundy stems to channel its rich, broad-shouldered bouquet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent alongside butter-poached lobster, roasted chicken with morel cream sauce, or wild mushroom risotto.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Massanois LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47864975196214,"sku":"SOMM2609-ALD23BSD-750","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023PoderiAldoConterno_Chardonnay_Bussiador_Langhe.png?v=1793298493","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/2023-poderi-aldo-conterno-chardonnay-bussiador-langhe","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}