# Piemonte Chardonnay (F.lli Facchino)

> White, Piemonte DOC Chardonnay 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-piemonte-chardonnay).

- **Producer:** F.lli Facchino
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Chardonnay
- **Grape:** Chardonnay 100%
- **Production area:** Rocca Grimalda
- **Soil:** Clayey-calcareous
- **Exposure:** South-south/west
- **Harvest:** First ten days of September
- **Vineyard planting:** At 280m altitude on a hillside; upward-trained vertical trellis, Guyot-pruned, planted at 0.90m x 2.60m, about 4,270 vines/ha; yield about 75 quintals/ha, with a 70% grape-to-wine yield.
- **Vinification:** Soft pressing of whole bunches; alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature (16-17°C); aged in stainless steel.
- **Serving temperature:** 6-10°C
- **Storage:** Can be cellared for 5-6 years.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

The estate's stainless-steel Piemonte DOC Chardonnay from Rocca Grimalda, a fresher, unoaked counterpart to Ciarlatan.

## Tasting notes

Crystal-clear, light pale yellow with greenish nuances. Intense, persistent, fine nose of flowers, Spanish broom and acacia, crisp apple and light notes of ripe arbutus and banana. Dry, fresh, persistent and full-bodied on the palate, with good smoothness and a pleasant bitterish finish.

## Food pairings

Great as an aperitif and a good match for light dishes and grilled fish.