# L'Intruso (Carlin de Paolo)

> White, Piemonte DOC Chardonnay by [Carlin de Paolo](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/carlin-de-paolo.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/carlin-de-paolo-l-intruso).

- **Producer:** Carlin de Paolo
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Chardonnay
- **Grape:** Chardonnay 100%
- **Production area:** Piedmont Region, Monferrato, Province of Asti
- **Soil:** Sandy, clayey, calcareous
- **Vineyard planting:** Altitude 180 to 300 m above sea level; traditional Piedmontese guyot, 4,000 to 4,500 vines per hectare; yield 100 quintals per hectare; average vine age 15 to 20 years.
- **Vinification:** White vinification at low temperature (12°C) for 30 days.
- **Serving temperature:** Serve at around 10°C.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A 100% Chardonnay from the Asti Monferrato, fermented cool for 30 days; 12% alcohol.

## Tasting notes

Pale straw yellow with greenish reflections. Broad bouquet of white peach blossom and fruit notes of apple, banana, pineapple and almond. Fresh, lively taste with a slight, typically bitterish finish.

## Food pairings

Very versatile; excellent with white meat, fish and soft fresh cheeses.