Langhe Chardonnay DOC is an Italian wine classification assigned to the wines made from Chardonnay grapes in the Langhe area of the Piedmont region of Northern Italy.
For a wine to carry the Langhe Chardonnay DOC label, it must meet a number of requirements, including:
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Geographical area: The wines must be made from grapes grown in the Langhe area.
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Grape variety: The wines must be made from 100% Chardonnay grapes.
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Alcohol percentage: The alcohol content of the wine must be at least 12% vol.
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Vinification: The wines must be made using modern techniques and technologies that ensure that the wines have a high quality and a characteristic taste.
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Analytical requirements: The wines must comply with certain analytical requirements, such as sugar content, acidity and other chemical components.
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Taste test: The wines must undergo a taste test and meet the requirements for taste and aroma before being awarded the Langhe Chardonnay DOC label.
The wines that meet these requirements are given the Langhe Chardonnay DOC label, guaranteeing buyers a high-quality wine with a distinctive flavor typical of the Langhe area.
