# Pacialan (F.lli Facchino)

> White, Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato DOC by [F.lli Facchino](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/f-lli-facchino.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/f-lli-facchino-pacialan).

- **Producer:** F.lli Facchino
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato DOC
- **Grape:** Cortese 100%
- **Production area:** Rocca Grimalda and Carpeneto
- **Soil:** Clayey-calcareous
- **Exposure:** South-south/west
- **Harvest:** Second ten days of September
- **Vineyard planting:** At 260m altitude on a hillside; upward-trained vertical trellis, Guyot-pruned, planted at 0.95m x 2.60m, about 4,000 vines/ha.
- **Vinification:** Soft pressing of whole bunches; alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature (16-17°C).
- **Serving temperature:** 8-10°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

A still Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato DOC from Rocca Grimalda and Carpeneto, fresh and aromatic, made as an aperitif white.

## Tasting notes

Crystal-clear, light pale yellow with green nuances. Properly intense, persistent, fine nose of flowers and fruit, almost-withered wild flowers, ripe golden apple and Abate Fetel pear. Dry, fresh, very full-bodied on the palate, delicately warm, with a pleasant bitterish finish.

## Food pairings

Best with fish or as an aperitif; good for light starters.