About this wine
Grown on the eastern slope of the Ausario hill (planted in 1995) on clay soil at medium hillside altitude, this cool-exposure Chardonnay shows body, savouriness, minerality and good acidity, with elegant aromas complexed by short ageing in barriques and tonneaux.
A gentle introduction to oak-aged Chardonnay — creamy but balanced by fresh acidity rather than heavy on wood.
Sommelier's Note
"Sofia shows what the Ausario hillside can do for a white grape — the same cool, mineral-driven exposure that shapes Molino's benchmark Barbaresco."
Food Pairings
Pairs well with creamy pasta, grilled white fish, and soft cheeses; also complements butter-based Japanese dishes like ebi fry or cream croquettes.
When to drink it
Dinner parties, pairing with creamy or buttery dishes, warm-weather whites
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Chardonnay
- Style
- White
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Price Range
- ¥2,300-3,000 (reference conversion from overseas retail prices of roughly $15-20 USD; no confirmed Japanese import listing found)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Chardonnay from the eastern slope of the Ausario hill (vines planted 1995), clay soil. Fermented and briefly aged in barrique and tonneaux. Langhe Chardonnay DOC, approximately 13.5% ABV.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Sofia's Chardonnay grown?
- On the eastern slope of the Ausario hill, the same hillside that produces Molino's flagship Barbaresco, on clay soil planted with vines in 1995.
- Is this Chardonnay heavily oaked?
- It is aged only briefly in barrique and tonneaux, adding complexity without overwhelming the wine's natural acidity and minerality.
- What does Sofia taste like?
- It shows body, savoury minerality and good acidity, with elegant aromas from its short oak ageing.
- What food pairs well with Sofia?
- Creamy pasta, grilled white fish and soft cheeses are classic pairings; it also works with butter-forward Japanese dishes like ebi fry or cream croquettes.
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