# Caterina Rivella Rosato (Marcalberto)

> Sparkling, Alta Langa Rosato DOCG Riserva by [Marcalberto](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/marcalberto.md), Langhe, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/marcalberto-caterina-rivella-rosato).

- **Producer:** Marcalberto
- **Style:** Sparkling
- **Denomination:** Alta Langa Rosato DOCG Riserva
- **Grape:** Pinot Nero, Chardonnay
- **Production area:** From the estate's highest vineyards
- **Soil:** Marly and chalky
- **Harvest:** First week of September
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot training system
- **Vinification:** Soft crushing on a Marmonnier basket press with low yields, careful selection of musts from the highest vineyards, first fermentation in barrels and partly in stainless steel vats, with a small percentage of Pinot Nero left on the skins for colour. Aged a minimum of 60 months sur lie, followed by a long maturation after disgorgement.
- **Serving temperature:** 7-9°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26



## Summary

Caterina Rivella Rosato is the rosé counterpart of Marcalberto's tribute Riserva, an Alta Langa DOCG Rosato Riserva coloured with a touch of skin-contact Pinot Nero and aged at least 60 months on the lees before a long maturation after disgorgement.

## Tasting notes

Bright antique rose with coppery highlights, very fine and continuous perlage with lingering mousse. Fresh berry fruit, citrus and spicy nuances on the nose, a vertical, dynamic, fresh and tangy palate with a fine sparkle and a long, citrussy, salty finish.