Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Paola Lanzavecchia — Parole Chardonnay 2024
Langhe DOC, Piemonte, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
100% Chardonnay from the Langhe, a region whose identity is far more closely tied to Nebbiolo and its great reds. Despite the somewhat unexpected origin, Parole is indeed Chardonnay rather than a blend, something worth confirming because its flavor profile can genuinely make you wonder what else might be in the glass.

Aromas & Flavors
Ripe peach, yellow apple, pear, citrus peel, and delicate floral notes lead the profile. The emphasis is on ripe yellow and stone fruits rather than the familiar lemon-and-oak vocabulary of many Chardonnays.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied, clean, and refreshing, with moderate acidity and a gentle roundness through the mid-palate. The fruit carries nicely into a composed, clean finish without excessive richness.

Food Pairings
Grilled white fish, scallops, seafood pasta, roasted chicken, vegetable risotto, or aged cheeses. Its moderate acidity and fruit-driven personality make it quite flexible.

Verdict
A Chardonnay that deliberately feels outside the usual Chardonnay box. The ripe stone fruit, moderate acidity, and distinctive Piedmontese personality make it less immediately recognizable, which is precisely what makes it such an enjoyable exploratory white.

Did You Know?
Chardonnay has been permitted under the Langhe DOC since the denomination was established in 1994. The flexible appellation allows international varieties to coexist alongside Piedmont’s indigenous grapes, giving producers considerable freedom to explore wines beyond the region’s famous reds.

🍷 Personal Pick
This one made me stop for a moment because it genuinely tasted as though another grape might be hiding in the blend. It isn’t, this is Chardonnay expressing itself in a very different place. Ripe stone fruit, moderate acidity, freshness, and a clean finish make it a terrific exploratory white and a reminder of just how flexible Chardonnay can be. — 11 days ago

Gian Paolo Braceschi

9.8

Senza parole ... — 12 years ago

Renato Meneghello

9.6

Senza parole... — 13 years ago

Alessandro Rossi

9.9

Il nebbiolo ! Poche parole e tanti fatti ! Buonissimo — 13 years ago

Enrico Zodio

9.8

Non ho parole...😍😍😍 — 13 years ago

Inge De Bal

8.9

Parole, 20/01 — 3 years ago

paolo

9.5

Senza parole! — 10 years ago

Fabrizio Cacciari

9.6

Senza parole, solo da bere! — 10 years ago

Tim Mustill

9.0

Found this gin at Saxon + Parole in New York. It's like a Bombay Sapphire with extra botanicals, really great! — 12 years ago

Alessandro Rossi

9.8

Poche parole ! Un mito sia come bottiglia sia come millesimo ... e poi è oenotheque, scusate se è poco ! — 13 years ago

Alessandro Beduschi

9.8

Direi ottimo! Non ha bisogno di altre parole..! — 13 years ago

Annik Larsson

9.0

hagi wine in davos with nina spaghetti — 3 years ago

Franz Gondard

9.5

Élégant fin fût fondu en bouche très mineral
On dirait un grand Bourgogne !
Parole de bourguignon ;-) — 10 years ago

Alessandro Rossi

9.4

Non ci sono parole : il migliore — 11 years ago

Davide Mingiardi

10

Via il cappello davanti a Cappellano! Giochi di parole a parte, bello aspettarlo ma buono berlo! Mette soggezione per l'impronta Piemontese netta e l'austerità. Sua maestà il Barolo. — 13 years ago

with Marilena

Alessandro Rossi

9.2

Il mio champagne preferito !😱😱😱 non ho mai parole quando lo bevo ... — 13 years ago

Alessandro Rossi

9.3

Non ho parole !!! Ancora in piedi perfettamente !! — 13 years ago