Sparkling

S.R.

By Marcalberto, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy

Marcalberto S.R.

S.R. (Sboccatura Recente) is a limited re-release of Marcalberto's single-vintage Millesimato, made only in the best years and aged more than nine years on the lees before a further year of maturation after disgorgement. The current release is the 2014 vintage, disgorged in 2023.

Tasting notes

This Metodo Classico S.R. displays a brilliant golden hue with fine, persistent bubbles, offering a sophisticated bouquet of toasted brioche, dried fruit, and a hint of hazelnut. The palate is exceptionally dry and complex, with a creamy texture and a long, mineral finish.

Technical details

Style
Sparkling
Denomination
Metodo Classico
Grape
Pinot Nero, Chardonnay
Production area
Estate vineyards within 10 km of the winery, at 250-620 m altitude, on varied exposures
Soil
Marly and chalky
Harvest
Last ten days of August
Vineyard planting
Guyot training system
Vinification
Soft pressing with low yields on the historic Marmonnier press, fermentation in second-hand wood, ageing on the fine lees for eight months, then bottled for the second fermentation. Aged more than nine years sur lie plus at least 15 months of post-disgorgement maturation.

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