White Wine From Italy's Langhe Region

The 2022 Marchesi di Barolo Bric Amel Langhe Bianco comes from the northwestern part of Italy, the Langhe region. White wines from Italy's northern areas are generally loaded with minerality and as crisp as a new dollar bill. 

This wine was grown in hilltop vineyards, in limestone-rich soils which are great for growing white wine grapes. The Bric Amel is made from Arneis, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon grapes. The juice was fermented and aged in steel tanks. Alcohol hits 13.5% abv and the price tag was $25 when I bought it at the Beverly Hills Cheese Shop.

This wine has a vibrant yellow-gold color in the glass. Its nose offers lots of lime and lemon, along with stone fruit, mango, and wet-sidewalk minerality. The palate is fruity, yet with a ton of minerals. On the tongue, the acidity is quite fresh and zippy. Pair it with a creamy shrimp dish. 

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