# Centobricchi (Mauro Sebaste)

> White, Langhe Bianco DOC Viognier by [Mauro Sebaste](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/mauro-sebaste.md), Alba, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/mauro-sebaste-centobricchi-2).

- **Producer:** Mauro Sebaste
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Langhe Bianco DOC Viognier
- **Grape:** Viognier 100%
- **Production area:** Serralunga d'Alba and Diano d'Alba
- **Soil:** Loose soil tending to limestone
- **Harvest:** Mid September, slightly over-ripe
- **Vinification:** Hand-picked in 25 kg perforated boxes; cold room, vibrating table, soft pressing; after cold decanting the must goes into new 400 litre French oak barrels toasted with hot water for malolactic fermentation and batonnage on the lees; 6 to 8 months in the same barrels, then 6-8 months in bottle.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A 100% Viognier from two vineyards in Serralunga d'Alba and Diano d'Alba, fermented in 400 litre French oak tonneaux and aged on the lees. 13.5-14% alcohol.

## Tasting notes

Intense straw yellow with green highlights. Intense and fine, textured and floral, persistent, with hints of citrus fruits and apricot. Great structure, harmonic and persistent, with high flavour and balance; a long-ageing wine.

## Food pairings

Fish, shellfish, foie gras, cheese and white meat