# Otium (Tenuta Tenaglia)

> White, Vino Bianco by [Tenuta Tenaglia](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/tenuta-tenaglia.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/tenuta-tenaglia-otium).

- **Producer:** Tenuta Tenaglia
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Vino Bianco
- **Grape:** Semillon, Chardonnay, Timorasso
- **Production area:** Hillside vineyards at 400-450m elevation near Serralunga di Crea, Monferrato
- **Soil:** Clay-marl soils
- **Exposure:** Southeast-facing
- **Harvest:** Late August to early September
- **Vineyard planting:** Spalliera training with short Guyot pruning; yield approximately 70 quintals per hectare
- **Vinification:** White vinification with soft pressing and fermentation at controlled temperature. Aged in stainless steel tanks, then a few months in bottle before release.
- **Serving temperature:** 11-12°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

A white table wine blend of Semillon, Chardonnay and Timorasso.

## Tasting notes

Straw yellow colour, predominantly rich fruity aromas on the nose. Fresh, well-structured and soft on the palate.

## Food pairings

Fish dishes, shellfish and white meat; also excellent as an aperitif.