# Bacchebianche (Cantina Sociale di Nizza)

> White, Piemonte DOC Viognier by [Cantina Sociale di Nizza](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cantina-sociale-di-nizza.md), Nizza, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cantina-sociale-di-nizza-bacchebianche).

- **Producer:** Cantina Sociale di Nizza
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Viognier
- **Grape:** Viognier 100%
- **Production area:** Nizza Monferrato and neighbouring communes
- **Soil:** Calcareous clay
- **Exposure:** South, south-west
- **Harvest:** Hand-picked at perfect ripeness in the first ten days of September
- **Vineyard planting:** Vineyards at 180/300 m a.s.l., Guyot training on vertical trellis, vine age 10 to 30 years, 90 q/ha
- **Vinification:** Fermentation in stainless steel tanks, then at least 6 months on the lees in small French oak barrels, followed by some months of rest in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 10°C
- **Storage:** Consumption window 5 years and beyond
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Viognier with low acidity and strong aromatics, aged on the lees in small French oak for at least 6 months. 14% vol.

## Tasting notes

Straw yellow with golden reflections. A burst of flowers on the nose, lily of the valley, lemon blossom, gardenia, acacia and lavender, with peach, citrus peel, sage and cardamom. Soft, warm, round and well balanced on the palate with great structure and a long finish ending in apricot.

## Food pairings

Elaborate fish dishes, scallops, grouper, grilled white meat, rolled rabbit and medium-aged cheese; the house suggestion is spiced dishes including Indian curry.