# Rorea (F.lli Giacosa)

> White, Langhe DOC Chardonnay by [F.lli Giacosa](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/f-lli-giacosa.md), Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/f-lli-giacosa-rorea).

- **Producer:** F.lli Giacosa
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Chardonnay
- **Grape:** Chardonnay
- **Cru / vineyard:** Rorea
- **Production area:** Cascina Rorea, Trezzo Tinella
- **Vinification:** Ferments six months on the yeasts, combining cold fermentation and cask ageing, then a year in bottle before release.
- **Serving temperature:** 10-12C.
- **Storage:** Store in a cool, dark room.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

Chardonnay from the Cascina Rorea vineyard in Trezzo Tinella, one of two distinct wines the estate makes from these grapes alongside Ca' Lunga.

## Tasting notes

Pale yellow with greenish glints when young. Intense notes of white flowers and exotic fruit, developing a pleasant smoky, dried-fruit character with bottle age. Fresh, full-bodied and harmonious on the palate.

## Food pairings

Ideal with starters, fish and shellfish.