# Riserva del Fondatore Piero Coppo (Coppo)

> Sparkling, Alta Langa DOCG Riserva by [Coppo](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/coppo.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/coppo-riserva-del-fondatore-piero-coppo).

- **Producer:** Coppo
- **Style:** Sparkling
- **Denomination:** Alta Langa DOCG Riserva
- **Grape:** 60% Pinot Nero, 40% Chardonnay
- **Soil:** Calcareous marl
- **Exposure:** East
- **Harvest:** Hand selection of healthiest, ripest grapes in 40 lb picking baskets
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot, 820-980 ft a.s.l.
- **Vinification:** Soft pressing and fermentation in French oak barrels. 9 months on fine lees in French oak barrels with several batonnages, followed by 99 months in bottle. Traditional Method sparkling wine.
- **Serving temperature:** 7-9°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-15



## Summary

The rarest sparkling wine, the limited number of bottles are dedicated to Piero Coppo, founder of the winery. This prestigious Riserva is produced only in years with exceptional vintages. Of the sparkling wines, this ages the best.

## Tasting notes

Color: golden straw yellow. Very fine perlage. Nose: mineral scents, bread crust and yeast overtones. Taste: creamy, austere and elegant.

## Food pairings

Scallops au gratin, grilled lobster, foie gras escalope