# Capolino (Cantina Clavesana)

> Sparkling, Piemonte DOC Spumante by [Cantina Clavesana](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cantina-clavesana.md), Dogliani, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cantina-clavesana-capolino).

- **Producer:** Cantina Clavesana
- **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.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26


## Summary

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.

## Food pairings

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