Enzo Boglietti Langhe Chardonnay 2024
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The Land
Chardonnay in Piedmont is not as rare as people assume, though it sits in the shadow of Arneis, Cortese, and Timorasso, to say nothing of the Nebbiolo-dominated reds. Boglietti grows Chardonnay in La Morra on limestone soils with silt and sand, which provide the drainage and mineral uptake the variety needs without the heavy clay that would make it soft. La Morra's elevation, between 300 and 400 meters, and the Langhe hills' consistent diurnal temperature swings keep the acidity intact through the growing season, which is not a given for Chardonnay in a warm region.
The Wine
100% Chardonnay, Guyot trained. Fermented and aged following Boglietti's house approach: indigenous yeasts, minimal intervention, no heavy new oak. The same shift that reshaped the Barolos toward larger vessels and gentler handling applies here. 2024 in Piedmont was marked by dry conditions through summer and even ripening; early assessments describe good concentration and clean fruit without excess weight. The 2024 Langhe Chardonnay shows white peach, lemon, almond, and the clean mineral finish of La Morra limestone. Unoaked in character; precise and dry.
The People
Enzo Boglietti founded the estate in 1991, initially making wines in the modern style alongside neighbor Roberto Voerzio: barriques, accessible fruit, internationally-oriented. Over the following decades he moved deliberately toward larger oak, reduced extraction, and traditional post-fermentation techniques. The Chardonnay exists within a lineup dominated by Nebbiolo and Barolo, which is not the worst context for a white wine: the same attention, the same farming, the same La Morra terroir.
Food Pairing
Vitello tonnato, tagliolini al tartufo, a rich risotto Milanese, or roasted veal with sage and butter. The mineral edge handles rich preparations without being overwhelmed. A Piedmontese white that belongs at a Piedmontese table.
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Piedmont, framed by the Alps in northwestern Italy, is a land of rolling hills and carefully cultivated vineyards. The continental climate, with its cold winters and warm summers, creates prime conditions for the Nebbiolo grape, which dominates much of the region's red wine production. The Langhe area is home to Barolo and Barbaresco, structured red wines known for their complex aromas, firm tannins, and aging potential. While Nebbiolo is the dominant grape of Piedmont, the region also makes interesting white wines like those from Arneis and Timorasso. Alto Piemonte is a separate region in the north with its own distinctive expressions of Nebbiolo, alongside other red grape varietals.
Italy - Piedmont
Chardonnay, one of the world's most versatile and beloved white grape varieties, showcases a remarkable spectrum of styles, from the lean, mineral-driven expressions of Chablis in France to the rich, buttery, and oak-aged versions from California's Napa Valley. Its adaptability extends to cooler climates such as Burgundy, where it achieves elegance and complexity, and to regions like Australia's Yarra Valley, known for producing vibrant and fruit-forward renditions. This grape's ability to reflect its terroir, coupled with winemaking techniques, results in a wide array of profiles, including unoaked, crisp varieties with apple and citrus notes, to full-bodied wines with tropical fruit flavors and creamy textures.
