# S.R. (Marcalberto)

> Sparkling, Metodo Classico by [Marcalberto](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/marcalberto.md), Langhe, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/marcalberto-s-r).

- **Producer:** Marcalberto
- **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.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26


## Summary

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.