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Plenilunio Piemonte Chardonnay DOC wine — Michele Chiarlo winery — Dionysus
WhiteMonferratoDOC

Plenilunio Piemonte Chardonnay DOC

by Michele Chiarlo · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationMonferratoDOC
TypeWhite
GrapesChardonnay, Sauvignon blanc
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthLight
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at10–11 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Michele ChiarloPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit grows on the south-facing Montemareto hill, on very steep slopes that reach a gradient of 40° in places. The soils are white tuff, rich in sand and trace elements. Planted in 1995 specifically for Plenilunio Chardonnay, the vineyard has a density of 6,000 vines/ha.

Grapes

The vineyard is planted with 85% Chardonnay and 15% Sauvignon.