# Solum (Isolabella della Croce)

> White, Piemonte DOC Chardonnay by [Isolabella della Croce](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/isolabella-della-croce.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/isolabella-della-croce-solum).

- **Producer:** Isolabella della Croce
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Chardonnay
- **Grape:** Chardonnay 100%
- **Production area:** Loazzolo, grown at 500 m above sea level
- **Exposure:** West, South, East
- **Vineyard planting:** 500 m altitude; 6,000 vines per hectare; yield 50 quintals per hectare.
- **Vinification:** Crushing, destemming and soft pressing, fermentation at controlled temperature with the must moved to barriques once two-thirds of fermentation is complete, followed by nine months of battonage.
- **Serving temperature:** 16°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26



## Summary

Floral and fruity notes blend with spice and a light bread-crust character from long battonage, on a complex, fresh, mineral palate, expressing the estate's idea of Chardonnay grown at 500 metres.

## Tasting notes

Light straw yellow, very clear and bright. The nose opens with very fresh white flowers and citrus fruit, a sign of freshness, and with more air shows ripening fruit and aromatic herbs. Structural depth from the alcohol and Chardonnay's characteristic creaminess come through on tasting.

## Food pairings

Pairs well from fish starters to first courses with vegetables and white ragù, from traditional fried dishes to variously prepared white meats such as saltimbocca alla romana or rabbit in casserole. Also good as an aperitif with savory preparations.