# Cugià (Merendasinoira)

> Sparkling, Spumante Metodo Classico Brut Blanc de Noirs by [Merendasinoira](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/merendasinoira.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cugia).

- **Producer:** Merendasinoira
- **Style:** Sparkling
- **Denomination:** Spumante Metodo Classico Brut Blanc de Noirs
- **Grape:** Pinot Nero 100%
- **Harvest:** Manual harvest in small perforated crates.
- **Vinification:** Whole bunches pressed directly without destemming, very gently, keeping only the free-run must. Fermentation and ageing of the base wine in stainless steel. Bottled the spring after harvest for the second fermentation (traditional method), with bottles stacked lying down. Aged on the lees in bottle for about 48 months, then disgorged and closed with a mushroom cork.
- **Serving temperature:** 8-10 °C
- **Storage:** In bottle on its lees for about 48 months .
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A Blanc de Noirs Brut metodo classico from Pinot Nero, aged on its lees in bottle for about 48 months. The name means 'lying down' in Piedmontese dialect.

## Tasting notes

Pale, bright straw yellow with a fine, persistent perlage. Delicate, inviting, fresh nose combining the primary notes of the grape with those from refermentation and ageing. Pleasantly dry, fine and long, with a broad, pleasant finish. Delicate and creamy.

## Food pairings

Aperitif or throughout a meal.