# Il Sendallo (Cantine Povero)

> White, Piemonte DOC Chardonnay by [Cantine Povero](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cantine-povero.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cantine-povero-il-sendallo).

- **Producer:** Cantine Povero
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Chardonnay
- **Grape:** Chardonnay 100%
- **Soil:** Rich in sands and calcareous clays
- **Vineyard planting:** Espalier training with guyot pruning
- **Vinification:** Destemmed and cooled to 5°C, soft pressing at 0.8 atm; fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel at 15 to 16°C for 15 to 20 days; 2 to 3 months on the lees.
- **Serving temperature:** 8 to 10°C
- **Storage:** Best at 1 year from the harvest
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A Piemonte Chardonnay, 2025 vintage, 12% alcohol; the page ties it to the red soils and temperature swings of the Monferrato. Named after the painted banner of the Palio of Asti.

## Tasting notes

Pale straw yellow with a subtle, fresh nose. Dry, lean and well balanced, with citrus, white flowers, banana, pear, Golden apple, liquorice and acacia; long, sharp finish with the right acidity.

## Food pairings

Savoury salads, sushi, fish dishes, eggs, delicate soups, fresh cheeses such as Robiola di Cocconato; aperitif.