Boroli Langhe Bel Amì Chardonnay 2024
by Boroli
- Grape variety
- Chardonnay
- Region
- Langhe, Piedmont (DOC Langhe), Italy
- Style
- white
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Vintage
- 2024
Price: CHF 23 In stock
About this wine
Boroli's Langhe estate sits at 400 metres on limestone soils — not the usual Chardonnay territory, but it produces a character distinct from both the classic Burgundy Côte d'Or and the riper, broader styles of warmer regions. The vineyard is adjacent to the cellar; the harvest is entirely by hand. Cryomaceration before fermentation — the same cold-extraction technique Boroli uses across the 1661 line — gives the wine aromatic intensity and texture without heaviness. Several months in oak barrels completes it. Lemon peel, ripe apricot, a whisper of elderflower. An Italian Chardonnay that earns the word serious.
Tasting notes
Pale yellow with greenish reflections. The nose unfolds precisely — lemon peel and ripe apricot first, then a delicate hint of elderflower. On the palate, fresh and balanced: clean vivid acidity, a soft creamy texture from oak aging, a long defined finish. A Chardonnay that rewards food.
Aromas
lemon peel, ripe apricot, elderflower, white peach, cream, almond, vanilla
Critic scores
- Jancis Robinson: 16.5
- Vivino: 3.9
Structure
body light-medium · tannin none · acidity high · sweetness dry
Serving
Serve at 10–12°C · Drink 2025–2029
Food pairings
Grilled scallops, Creamy mushroom risotto, Chicken with cream sauce, Young Pecorino
Best for
Sunday lunch. Something creamy. Take your time.
From the winemaker
100% Chardonnay from Langhe DOC; vineyard adjacent to cellar at ~400m altitude on limestone soils; hand-harvested with sorting table; cryomaceration 24–48 hours; fermentation in stainless steel; several months oak barrel aging. Boroli family estate.
Editor's note
Piedmont isn't the obvious address for Chardonnay — Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto dominate the conversation. But Boroli's limestone soils at 400m produce something genuinely interesting: lemon peel, ripe apricot, elderflower, a soft creamy texture from oak, and a freshness that keeps everything alive. Made with the same rigour as the red wines in the 1661 line. Pair it with anything creamy and you won't regret it.
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