# Piemonte Chardonnay (Principiano Giuseppe e Francesco)

> White, Piemonte DOC Chardonnay by [Principiano Giuseppe e Francesco](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/principiano-giuseppe-e-francesco.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/principiano-giuseppe-e-francesco-piemonte-chardonnay).

- **Producer:** Principiano Giuseppe e Francesco
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Chardonnay
- **Grape:** Chardonnay 100%
- **Soil:** Calcareous
- **Exposure:** West
- **Harvest:** By hand, first 10 days of September
- **Vineyard planting:** Classic Guyot, 280 to 330 m above sea level
- **Vinification:** Fermented in stainless steel tanks at around 15 to 17 °C, then about 3 months in stainless steel before bottle ageing. Alcohol 11.5% to 13.5% vol depending on vintage.
- **Serving temperature:** 10 to 12 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A 100% Chardonnay from calcareous, west-facing vineyards at 280 to 330 m, fermented and aged in stainless steel.

## Tasting notes

Straw yellow colour with fruit aromas that develop over time into candied fruit and honey. Dry, full-bodied and very fresh.

## Food pairings

As an aperitif, or with white meats and fish dishes.