# Sofia (Molino)

> White, Langhe DOC Chardonnay by [Molino](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/molino.md), Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/molino-sofia).

- **Producer:** Molino
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Chardonnay
- **Grape:** Chardonnay
- **Production area:** Treiso, Ausario hill (east side), 380 m
- **Soil:** Clay and limestone (white marl)
- **Exposure:** East
- **Harvest:** First and second week of September
- **Vineyard planting:** Chardonnay planted since 1995 in a natural amphitheatre on the east side of the Ausario hill
- **Vinification:** Fermentation and maturation with a short ageing in barrique and tonneau (6 months)
- **Serving temperature:** 10°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

Langhe Chardonnay from an east-facing vineyard on the Ausario hill in Treiso, planted since 1995. A short ageing in barrique and tonneau adds softness; the name honours enology and cinema.

## Tasting notes

Straw yellow with light green notes. Elegant, intense nose with hints of tropical fruit, pineapple and peach, softened by a veil of vanilla, amber and tobacco. Good acidity and minerality and a rich, fascinating body.

## Food pairings

Grilled or baked fish, shellfish, spicy white meats