# Lunariae (Castello di Uviglie)

> White, Piemonte DOC Chardonnay by [Castello di Uviglie](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/castello-di-uviglie.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/castello-di-uviglie-lunariae).

- **Producer:** Castello di Uviglie
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Chardonnay
- **Grape:** Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
- **Production area:** Municipality of Rosignano Monferrato (AL)
- **Soil:** Calcareous, clayey
- **Vineyard planting:** Vineyard planted in 2007.
- **Vinification:** De-stemming, soft pressing and fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel in a low-oxygen environment. Matured on fine lees for 4 months, then stabilised and bottled.
- **Serving temperature:** 10-12°C
- **Storage:** Bottled in 0.75 l format; keeps for about 5 years.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30



## Summary

A Chardonnay led by a small addition of Sauvignon Blanc, named for the Lunaria Annua plant and continuing a Chardonnay tradition in Monferrato that dates to the late 1700s.

## Tasting notes

Appearance: bright, pale straw yellow with platinum highlights. Nose: fresh exotic fruit, herbs, white flowers and citrus. Palate: fine savouriness and aromatic character, with hints of apple, white flowers, citrus and exotic fruit.

## Food pairings

Appetisers, fresh and medium-aged cheeses, first courses, salads and seafood.