# Langhe Chardonnay (Paolo Monti)

> White, Langhe DOC Chardonnay by [Paolo Monti](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/paolo-monti.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/paolo-monti-langhe-chardonnay).

- **Producer:** Paolo Monti
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Chardonnay
- **Grape:** Chardonnay 100%
- **Production area:** All in the municipality of Monforte d'Alba
- **Soil:** Limestone-marl
- **Vineyard planting:** Yield 60 quintals per hectare.
- **Vinification:** Hand-harvested, with grape selection in the vineyard. Half fermented in stainless steel tanks and half in French oak tonneaux, at a maximum of 15 °C for one month. Partial malolactic fermentation. Aged 6 months in stainless steel tanks and 2 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

Chardonnay from Monforte d'Alba, half fermented in steel and half in oak tonneaux.

## Tasting notes

Straw yellow. Delicate, defined aromas of acacia flowers and apricot with a pleasantly vanilla finish. Excellent entry on the palate, balanced and juicy with a fresh, persistent note.

## Food pairings

Fish crudites, vegetarian starters; tagliolini with porcini mushrooms.