# Chardonnay (Bussi Piero)

> White, Piemonte DOC Chardonnay by [Bussi Piero](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/bussi-piero.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/bussi-piero-chardonnay).

- **Producer:** Bussi Piero
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Chardonnay
- **Grape:** Chardonnay 100%
- **Soil:** Calcareous (clayey limestone)
- **Harvest:** Hand-picked in crates
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot pruning; the estate's only international variety
- **Vinification:** Skin maceration before gentle pressing; fermentation in steel, then 9 months in French oak barrels (30% new) on fine lees with batonnage; no malolactic fermentation.
- **Serving temperature:** 7 to 8°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Chardonnay vinified in steel and aged 9 months in French oak with batonnage, for long ageing (5 to 10 years). 13% vol on the shop page, 13.5% on the tech sheet.

## Tasting notes

Brilliant straw yellow with golden reflections. Intense, delicate and floral, with fruit recalling banana and peach. Full and soft yet savory and fresh.

## Food pairings

Aperitif, first courses, fish, white meats, cheeses.