# Bollicine (Marenco)

> Sparkling, Spumante Brut by [Marenco](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/marenco.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/marenco-bollicine).

- **Producer:** Marenco
- **Style:** Sparkling
- **Denomination:** Spumante Brut
- **Grape:** Chardonnay, Cortese
- **Production area:** Strevi and Cassine
- **Vinification:** Made only from grapes hand-selected and hand-picked in the estate's own vineyards; vinified in steel, then a slow second fermentation in autoclave for a fine, persistent bubble, followed by long ageing on the lees. Alcohol 12.5% vol.
- **Serving temperature:** Store the bottle upright in a cool, dark place; serve at 8-10°C in medium glasses.
- **Storage:** Store the bottle upright in a cool, dark place.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

A brut sparkling wine from Chardonnay and Cortese grown at Strevi and Cassine, made with a slow second fermentation and long lees ageing.

## Tasting notes

Straw yellow leaning to gold, a lively mousse with a fine-grained perlage. Delicate, floral nose with green apple and citrus. Soft, lively palate with good persistence.

## Food pairings

A refreshing aperitif and celebration wine; pairs with starters and first courses, fish, and Parmigiano. Also worth trying with pizza.