# Gemma (Cantina Sant'Evasio)

> Sparkling, Alta Langa D.O.C.G. by [Cantina Sant'Evasio](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cantina-sant-evasio.md), Nizza, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cantina-sant-evasio-gemma).

- **Producer:** Cantina Sant'Evasio
- **Style:** Sparkling
- **Denomination:** Alta Langa D.O.C.G.
- **Grape:** Pinot Nero 90%, Chardonnay 10%
- **Production area:** Hills between Strevi and Castino
- **Soil:** Grey-whitish marl, high in limestone
- **Harvest:** End of August, by hand, whole bunches laid in crates
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot training at 250-450m above sea level, 4,000-5,000 vines per hectare, average yield 80 quintals of grapes per hectare, average vine age 25 years
- **Vinification:** Classic method (metodo classico): tirage in April, minimum 36 months on the lees, minimum 36 months bottle ageing, dosage 7g/L; disgorged and finished as a brut spumante.
- **Serving temperature:** 4-6°C, in Giugiaro-designed 'Grande' flutes
- **Storage:** Minimum 36 months on the lees plus minimum 36 months in bottle before release
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26



## Summary

A metodo classico Pinot Nero and Chardonnay blend from vineyards between Strevi and Castino, aged a minimum of three years on the lees under the Alta Langa DOCG.

## Tasting notes

Straw yellow with golden highlights, with a fine, long-lasting perlage. Opens on classic bread-crust and flinty mineral notes, then reveals ripe yellow fruit with hints of redcurrant and a floral wisteria note, plus lightly toasted hazelnut. Crisp, sapid, structured, fresh palate with barely perceptible firmness.

## Food pairings

Recommended paired against type with second courses, preferably raw meats; also good with intensely flavoured vegetable dishes.