# Elena (Gozzelino)

> Sparkling, Metodo Classico Brut by [Gozzelino](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/gozzelino.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/gozzelino-elena).

- **Producer:** Gozzelino
- **Style:** Sparkling
- **Denomination:** Metodo Classico Brut
- **Grape:** Chardonnay 70%, Pinot Nero 30%
- **Production area:** Costigliole d'Asti
- **Soil:** Sandy, clay and limestone
- **Harvest:** Hand harvest
- **Vineyard planting:** Traditional Piedmontese Guyot training; yield 100 q/ha; average vine age 10-25 years
- **Vinification:** The two varieties ferment separately in steel for three weeks after pressing. The second fermentation completes in bottle with 30 months of maturation, followed by disgorgement and a small dosage of liqueur d'expedition.
- **Serving temperature:** 10 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30



## Summary

A traditional-method Brut of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Nero, 30 months on the lees. Alcohol 12% vol.

## Tasting notes

Straw yellow with golden reflections. Winey, broad nose with candied citrus. Fine, soft, delicate and intense on the palate.

## Food pairings

Starters, semi-aged cheeses, canapes, fish soups, strongly flavoured fish, boiled vegetables, dressed pasta and risotto.