# Contessa Bianca (Cantina Sociale Barbera dei Sei Castelli)

> White, Piemonte DOC Cortese Chardonnay by [Cantina Sociale Barbera dei Sei Castelli](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cantina-sociale-barbera-dei-sei-castelli.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cantina-sociale-barbera-dei-sei-castelli-contessa-bianca).

- **Producer:** Cantina Sociale Barbera dei Sei Castelli
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Cortese Chardonnay
- **Grape:** Cortese, Chardonnay
- **Vinification:** Destemming and crushing, soft pressing, temperature-controlled fermentation (16-18 °C). About 4 months in steel tanks.
- **Serving temperature:** 8-10 °C
- **Storage:** Period (epoca) 0-2 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

A Cortese and Chardonnay blend dedicated to Bianca Lancia d'Agliano, daughter of Bonifacio Lancia d'Agliano of the Counts of Loreto.

## Tasting notes

Fresh and direct like Cortese, with the floral and citrus bouquet of Chardonnay and a delicate effervescence.

## Food pairings

Aperitifs, appetizers, fish dishes