{"product_id":"massolino-chardonnay-2021-75-cl","title":"Massolino Chardonnay 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eMassolino Chardonnay 2021 brings the precision and elegance of a legendary Barolo producer to a beautifully expressive white wine. This is a refined yet approachable Chardonnay with vibrant acidity, creamy texture, and just the right touch of ripe fruit. Made in the hills of Piedmont, it offers a distinctive alternative to both classic Burgundy and richer New World styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2021 Massolino Chardonnay shows a bright straw-yellow color with subtle golden highlights, hinting at both freshness and depth. The nose opens with lifted aromas of citrus, green apple, and ripe pear, layered with notes of fresh pineapple, white flowers, and a gentle creamy undertone from careful aging.\n\nOn the palate, it is immediately appealing and highly drinkable, with a lively, fresh acidity that keeps the wine energetic and focused. A fine, creamy texture wraps around flavors of lemon curd, juicy pineapple, stone fruit and a delicate hint of brioche or hazelnut. The finish is long, clean and mineral-driven, making it feel both refreshing and refined. Enjoyed now, it shows fantastic balance and drinkability, but it can comfortably develop a bit more complexity over the next 3–5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chardonnay grapes are sourced from hillside vineyards in Piedmont, where calcareous and clay-limestone soils, combined with good elevation, give the wine its natural freshness and minerality. Yields are kept low and grapes are typically harvested by hand to ensure only perfectly ripe and healthy fruit reaches the winery. After careful pressing, the must is fermented at controlled temperatures to preserve aromatic purity, and part of the wine may be aged on fine lees, sometimes with partial oak influence, to build texture and creaminess without overpowering the fruit. The result is a Chardonnay that marries Piedmont’s cool-climate tension with a polished, modern style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMassolino Chardonnay 2021 pairs beautifully with delicate yet flavorful dishes: think grilled fish, seared scallops, creamy seafood pastas, risotto with asparagus or mushrooms, roast chicken, and soft to semi-hard cheeses like Taleggio or young Comté. It is best served at 10–12°C (50–54°F) to highlight both freshness and texture. A brief 15–20 minutes in the glass or a quick splash-decant is enough to let the wine open up and show its full aromatic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1896 in Serralunga d’Alba, Massolino is one of Piedmont’s most respected family estates, best known for its benchmark Barolo wines. Over generations, the family has expanded its expertise to selected white varieties, including Chardonnay, applying the same meticulous vineyard work and traditional-meets-modern philosophy that made them famous for Nebbiolo. Their wines are widely regarded as reference points in the region, consistently praised by international critics for their purity of fruit, clarity of terroir, and ageworthy elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Massolino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252191547729,"sku":"PS-7730890506440","price":17.19,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/CHARDONNAY.png?v=1783443650","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/massolino-chardonnay-2021-75-cl","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}