# Le Cave Mandoletta (Castello di Uviglie)

> Sparkling, Piemonte Spumante DOC Brut by [Castello di Uviglie](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/castello-di-uviglie.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/castello-di-uviglie-le-cave-mandoletta).

- **Producer:** Castello di Uviglie
- **Style:** Sparkling
- **Denomination:** Piemonte Spumante DOC Brut
- **Grape:** Chardonnay, Pinot Nero
- **Production area:** Municipality of Rosignano Monferrato (AL)
- **Soil:** Calcareous, clayey
- **Vineyard planting:** Vineyard planted in 1997.
- **Vinification:** Harvested and vinified in white in stainless steel vats. Metodo Classico secondary fermentation in bottle for a minimum of 24 months in the underground caves. Brut dosage of 8-10 g/L.
- **Serving temperature:** 8-10°C
- **Storage:** Bottled in 0.75 and 1.5 l formats; keeps for over 3 years after disgorgement.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30


## Summary

The youngest of the estate's Metodo Classico wines, a Pinot Nero and Chardonnay blend aged 24 months in the underground caves, named for the family home and the local tradition of almond growing.

## Tasting notes

Appearance: brilliant straw yellow, with fine, persistent perlage. Nose: white fruit with elegant hints of croissant and bread crust. Palate: ethereal perlage and exciting drinkability, a citrus medley with floral notes, exotic fruit, banana and white tea alongside the softness of croissant.

## Food pairings

From aperitifs through the whole meal; pairs well with seafood dishes and a wide range of international flavours.