Sparkling

Capolino

By Cantina Clavesana, Dogliani, Piemonte, Italy

Cantina Clavesana Capolino

Capolino, the cooperative's first Charmat-method sparkling wine, an easy-drinking blend of Pinot Nero and Chardonnay.

Tasting notes

Very fine perlage in the glass; fruity aromas of white flowers and green apple on the nose.

Pairs well with

A good aperitif, also with light starters, fresh cheeses or raw seafood.

Technical details

Style
Sparkling
Denomination
Piemonte DOC Spumante
Grape
Pinot Nero 70%, Chardonnay 30%
Production area
Produced in the provinces of Cuneo, Alessandria and Asti; vineyards above 250 m altitude.
Soil
Calcareous-sandy.
Vinification
Grapes hand-picked in crates between mid-August and early September; after soft pressing the must is fermented in temperature-controlled steel fermenters. Second fermentation (presa di spuma) by the Martinotti (Charmat) method in autoclave.

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