# Sammichele (Cantina Sociale di Nizza)

> White, Piemonte DOC Frizzante 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-sammichele).

- **Producer:** Cantina Sociale di Nizza
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Frizzante
- **Grape:** Chardonnay 50%, Cortese 50%
- **Production area:** Nizza Monferrato and neighbouring communes
- **Soil:** Calcareous clay
- **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 30 years, 100 q/ha
- **Vinification:** Secondary fermentation (presa di spuma) in a stainless steel tank, then a short rest in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 8-10°C
- **Storage:** Consumption window 2 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Easy, lightly sparkling blend of Chardonnay and Cortese, made for summer aperitifs. 11.5% vol.

## Tasting notes

Straw yellow with a fruity, delicate bouquet. A light, pleasant bubble; lively, dry and elegant, with a pleasantly bitter finish.

## Food pairings

Mixed fish or fried anchovies; also vegetables and various cheeses. The house likes it with salmon pizza.