# Letizia (Diego Pressenda - La Torricella)

> Sparkling, Vino Spumante di Qualità (VSQ), Metodo Classico Pas Dosé by [Diego Pressenda - La Torricella](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/diego-pressenda-la-torricella.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/diego-pressenda-la-torricella-letizia).

- **Producer:** Diego Pressenda - La Torricella
- **Style:** Sparkling
- **Denomination:** Vino Spumante di Qualità (VSQ), Metodo Classico Pas Dosé
- **Grape:** Dolcetto, Riesling Renano
- **Production area:** Low side of the hills, Monforte d'Alba
- **Soil:** Cooler soil, low side of the hills
- **Harvest:** First week of September
- **Vineyard planting:** 1985-1988
- **Vinification:** Direct pressing of the grapes. First fermentation in French oak barriques for about 10 days at 15-18C. Second fermentation in bottle at around 14C. Aged on the lees for 12 months with hand riddling on pupitres; no dosage syrup added.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

The estate's first sparkling wine, made since 2012, a Metodo Classico Pas Dose built mainly on Dolcetto with some Riesling Renano, aged 12 months on the lees with hand riddling.

## Tasting notes

Golden yellow color, with fast-forming foam and a fine, persistent perlage. Aromas of bread crust, yeast and dried fruit, with some floral notes. Full and rich on the palate, pleasant to drink, with a refreshing finish.

## Food pairings

As an aperitif, with white meats, fish, or dessert.