Langhe Bianca "Solea" Roagna - 2017
Item # 40397
750mL
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$1139.52
$1025.57/ Case of 12
Production Methods
Organic
Organic
Practicing Organic
Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard.
Tasting Notes
The grapes for Solea are sourced from the Pira Vineyard located within the historic village of Castiglione Falletto. The wine is made mostly from 30 year old Chardonnay vines along with a dash of Nebbiolo. Fermented with native yeasts in old barrel, then aged in neutral barrel for 2 years. Full-bodied and luscious on the palate.
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