Ampelio, Fontanafredda's Chardonnay, comes from the heart of the Langhe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and land of great wines. A white wine characterised by beautiful freshness and great structure, ideal for those looking for a versatile wine with character. The grapes come from vineyards between Alba, Treiso, Serralunga d'Alba and Diano d'Alba, on well-exposed hills at an average altitude. Here, the soils are rich in calcareous and sandy marl, ideal for growing Chardonnay. After pressing, the must is separated from the skins and cooled. Fermentation takes place 70% in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and 30% in new French oak barriques. At the end of the process, the wine is aged for about 6 months, during which time malolactic fermentation is also completed. The two parts are then blended and bottled. In the glass, Ampelio has a beautiful straw yellow colour with greenish reflections. The nose is complex but fresh, with intense fruity notes and pleasant hints of vanilla. On the palate, it is savoury, dry but soft at the same time, full, harmonious and long-lasting. Ampelio reaches its peak after a few months in the bottle and has good ageing potential. Serve with appetisers, fish, shellfish, cheese, poultry, white fish and vegetarian dishes.