# Mila (Colle Manora)

> White, Monferrato DOC Bianco by [Colle Manora](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/colle-manora.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/mila).

- **Producer:** Colle Manora
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Monferrato DOC Bianco
- **Grape:** Chardonnay 65%, Viognier 35%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Tre Querce
- **Production area:** Colle Manora, Quargnento
- **Exposure:** South, south-west
- **Vinification:** Very soft pressing. The Chardonnay ferments in French oak barriques and rests on its noble lees for 4 to 8 months depending on the vintage; the Viognier is worked only in steel. The blend is assembled one year after harvest, followed by at least 12 months of bottle ageing.
- **Serving temperature:** Decant at room temperature and serve at 14-16 °C.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

Chardonnay and Viognier blend from the "Tre Querce" vineyard, facing south to south-west, named in honour of fashion designer Mila Schön.

## Tasting notes

Deep straw yellow. Complex, elegant nose of ripe fruit with a hint of honey. Clean, elegant, balanced palate where the Viognier character comes through without losing freshness and acidity.

## Food pairings

Risottos and rich seafood dishes including large crustaceans; blue cheeses and carpaccio.