Sparkling

Pietro Colla

By Poderi Colla, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy

Poderi Colla Pietro Colla

Named after grandfather Pietro Colla, who learned bottle fermentation directly from someone sent to France to study it and worked his life with the champenoise method, this Metodo Classico blends Pinot Nero and Nebbiolo, both grapes noted for ageing. The estate favours regular grape ripening over the early harvest typical of sparkling-wine production.

Tasting notes

Complex, rich, persistent and very fine bouquet with hints of bread crust, white flowers and aromatic herbs. Dry taste, vinous, strong, pleasant and elegant structure, with a great body covering the edges of the acidity.

Pairs well with

Aperitif, but mainly for the whole meal

Technical details

Style
Sparkling
Denomination
Alta Langa DOCG
Grape
Pinot Nero 90%, Nebbiolo 10%
Production area
Cascine Drago, San Rocco Seno d'Elvio di Alba
Exposure
Western, 330-400m altitude (Cascine Drago estate)
Harvest
Regular ripening (with grapes balanced between acidity and structure)
Vinification
Metodo Classico: fermentation and ageing in the bottle for at least two years before disgorging, refilled with the same wine with no addition of liqueur d'expedition.
Serving temperature
8-10 degrees C

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