Sparkling

Giovane Ribelle

By F.lli Moscone, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

F.lli Moscone Giovane Ribelle

Metodo Classico Brut, a blanc de noirs from Nebbiolo grown in the Miliate vineyard, 24 months on the lees, 2,400 bottles.

Tasting notes

Colour: straw yellow with faint pink reflections, very fine perlage. Nose: subtle, elegant white flowers and white-fleshed fruit with hints of fresh red fruit typical of Nebbiolo. Palate: fresh and mineral, balanced; the creamy bubble gives a persistent, harmonious sip.

Pairs well with

Ideal for the aperitif and for fish and shellfish dishes. Goes well with fresh pasta and risotto. Piedmontese pairing: Tuma di Langa and Prosciutto Crudo di Cuneo.

Technical details

Style
Sparkling
Denomination
Metodo Classico Brut
Grape
Nebbiolo 100%
Production area
Monforte d'Alba (Miliate vineyard, 450 m)
Soil
Calcareous
Exposure
South and south-west
Harvest
Early September, hand harvested only
Vineyard planting
4,500 vines per hectare, Guyot
Vinification
Blanc de noirs, vintage-dated. Soft pressing, traditional white vinification, second fermentation in bottle by the Metodo Classico. 24 months on the lees, 6.5 g/l dosage on disgorgement (Brut), about 6 months more in bottle before release. 12.5% vol; 2,400 bottles (0.75 l).
Serving temperature
8 to 10°C

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