# Filebasse (Giovanni Viberti)

> White, Piemonte DOC Chardonnay by [Giovanni Viberti](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/giovanni-viberti.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/giovanni-viberti-filebasse).

- **Producer:** Giovanni Viberti
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Chardonnay
- **Grape:** Chardonnay 100%
- **Production area:** Barolo, Vergne (Costa di Vergne)
- **Vinification:** Grapes from the lowest part of the vineyard, hand selected just as they ripen and picked in 20 kg crates. After soft pneumatic pressing, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel, 10-12 C for 12-14 days then completed at 15 C. Malolactic fermentation is blocked using cold only. Aged exclusively in steel for about 5-6 months.
- **Serving temperature:** 10 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A fresh, mineral Chardonnay made since 2004 from the lower parts of the Costa di Vergne vineyard near Barolo. Ageing potential 1-2 years.

## Tasting notes

Pale straw yellow with greenish reflections. Acacia flower, banana and green apple.
