Sparkling

Solonoir

By Réva, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Réva Solonoir

A Pinot Noir sparkling wine from Roddino in the Alta Langa, 36 months on the lees. About 4,000 bottles are made.

Tasting notes

Pale straw yellow with light golden nuances (the English sheet describes an intense golden colour with coppery nuances). Sage, a hint of brioche and bread crust, and white flowers on the nose. On the palate the structure and authenticity of Pinot Noir, balanced by fresh drinkability and a very fine bubble, for a long, savoury finish.

Technical details

Style
Sparkling
Denomination
Alta Langa DOCG
Grape
Pinot Noir 100%
Production area
Roddino
Soil
Sant'Agata marls
Exposure
South-East
Vineyard planting
5,000 plants per hectare; 0.9 ha; altitude 400-500 m
Vinification
Selection of the grapes and soft pressing, followed by settling of the must for about 12 hours and alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel. Second fermentation (prise de mousse) takes about a month; the wine then rests a further 36 months on the lees sur pointe. Disgorgement 38 months after the harvest; the dosage liqueur is wine from the same grapes with no added sugar. About 1.8 to 2 g/l of residual sugar.

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