# Mottobello (Francesco Brigatti)

> White, Colline Novaresi DOC Bianco by [Francesco Brigatti](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/francesco-brigatti.md), Alto Piemonte, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/francesco-brigatti-mottobello).

- **Producer:** Francesco Brigatti
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Colline Novaresi DOC Bianco
- **Production area:** 1.0 hectares, south-west exposure
- **Soil:** Glacial origin, clay-rich fluvio-alluvial sediments, acidic pH
- **Exposure:** South-West
- **Harvest:** End of September
- **Vineyard planting:** Vine age 30 years, planting density 3,000 vines/ha, yield 70 quintals/ha
- **Vinification:** Soft pressing of grapes, must macerated 8 hours on skins, controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 17°C, aged 4 months in steel vats, refined at least 2 months in bottle
- **Serving temperature:** 10-12°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-28



## Summary

Mottobello, meaning 'beautiful hill', is Brigatti's white Colline Novaresi DOC, made from native white grapes from a 1-hectare, south-west facing vineyard, dry and food-versatile.

## Tasting notes

Straw yellow colour. Pronounced floral notes of chamomile, jasmine and wildflowers with fruity citrus hints including cedar. Medium-bodied, savoury palate with medium persistence.

## Food pairings

Fresh cheeses, white meats and grilled dishes, fish and shellfish