# Foravia (Cascina Barisél)

> White, Piemonte Chardonnay DOC by [Cascina Barisél](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cascina-barisel.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cascina-barisel-foravia).

- **Producer:** Cascina Barisél
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Piemonte Chardonnay DOC
- **Grape:** Chardonnay
- **Production area:** Canelli, mid-slope
- **Soil:** Calcareous, marly
- **Exposure:** South
- **Harvest:** Hand-picked into crates with selection
- **Vineyard planting:** Short pruning and careful canopy control
- **Vinification:** Pressing and destemming; 7 to 10 day fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks, free-run must only; at least 3 months in bottle. Alcohol 12.5%.
- **Serving temperature:** 6/8 °C
- **Storage:** Keep in a cool place away from heat and light.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30


## Summary

A single-variety Chardonnay from south-facing vineyards in Canelli. It began as a Monferrato Bianco from Favorita and Chardonnay.

## Tasting notes

Straw yellow with golden hints; white flowers, pear, golden apple, passion fruit, lychee and flint. Fresh, well structured, with a savoury finish.

## Food pairings

Aperitif or a full fish meal; local starters such as insalata russa and vitello tonnato; pasta with vegetable sauces, pumpkin soup, savoury tarts.