# LR (Montaribaldi)

> Sparkling, Vino Spumante Brut Millesimato by [Montaribaldi](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/montaribaldi.md), Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/montaribaldi-lr).

- **Producer:** Montaribaldi
- **Style:** Sparkling
- **Denomination:** Vino Spumante Brut Millesimato
- **Grape:** Arneis
- **Soil:** Fine, calcareous Typic Ustipsamment of the hillsides (Asti sands, alternating sand and clay)
- **Harvest:** Early, between the start and first half of September, to preserve acidity and freshness
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted 1999, 4,000 vines/ha, vertical trellis, Guyot pruned; grape yield 8,000 kg/ha, wine yield 6,300 L/ha
- **Vinification:** Soft-pressed and cold-settled, then a full second fermentation directly from the must by the Martinotti (Charmat) method, which runs slower given the must's natural sugar. Cold-stabilised and isobarically bottled; a millesimato, made entirely from the vintage on the label with no blending across years.
- **Serving temperature:** 12 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

Montaribaldi's current Arneis-based Spumante Brut Millesimato, launched to replace the historic Taliano Giuseppe sparkling wine; the name LR stands for Langhe & Roero and for current owners Luciano & Roberto.

## Tasting notes

Bright straw yellow with a thin, persistent perlage; fruity bouquet of crisp apple and wildflowers with peach and pear; vibrant acidity balanced by elegance and a long finish.

## Food pairings

Finger food, delicate fried dishes, starters