# Nèi (Cantina Sociale di Nizza)

> Sparkling, Piemonte DOC Spumante Brut by [Cantina Sociale di Nizza](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cantina-sociale-di-nizza.md), Nizza, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cantina-sociale-di-nizza-nei).

- **Producer:** Cantina Sociale di Nizza
- **Style:** Sparkling
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Spumante Brut
- **Grape:** Chardonnay 50%, Cortese 50%
- **Production area:** Nizza Monferrato and neighbouring communes
- **Soil:** Typically sandy, rich in sandy marls
- **Exposure:** South, south-west
- **Harvest:** Hand-picked at perfect ripeness in the first half of September
- **Vineyard planting:** Vineyards at 180/200 m a.s.l., Guyot training on vertical trellis, vine age 10 to 20 years, 100 q/ha
- **Vinification:** Martinotti method: over 6 months in a stainless steel autoclave, then a short rest in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 8-10°C
- **Storage:** Consumption window 2 to 3 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Charmat-method Brut from Chardonnay and Cortese, kept over 6 months in autoclave. 12.5% vol.

## Tasting notes

A light, fine, fairly persistent perlage and delicate white-fleshed fruit, giving pleasantly fresh scents with good softness and easy drinking.

## Food pairings

Aperitif, or through a meal with simple dishes like cured meats, lardo and culatello; try with fish-sauce pasta such as paccheri with prawns, or white meat.