# Caterina Rivella (Marcalberto)

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

- **Producer:** Marcalberto
- **Style:** Sparkling
- **Denomination:** Alta Langa 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. Aged a minimum of 60 months sur lie and at least 12 months after disgorgement.
- **Serving temperature:** 7-9°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26



## Summary

Caterina Rivella is Marcalberto's Alta Langa DOCG Riserva, a Pinot Nero and Chardonnay blend from the estate's highest vineyards, aged at least 60 months on the lees and 12 months after disgorgement, named for the family's grandmother.

## Tasting notes

Bright straw yellow with golden highlights, very fine perlage with creamy mousse. Elegant and layered on the nose with ripe citrus fruit, hedgerow and green apple alongside crusty bread, hazelnut and chalk. Tense and vibrant on the palate with lively acidity and exceptional tanginess, a lean but lingering mineral finish.