# Pontepietra Brut (Vini Drocco)

> Sparkling, Spumante Brut by [Vini Drocco](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/vini-drocco.md), Alba, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/pontepietra-brut).

- **Producer:** Vini Drocco
- **Style:** Sparkling
- **Denomination:** Spumante Brut
- **Grape:** Chardonnay, Arneis
- **Cru / vineyard:** Pontepietra
- **Production area:** Estate vineyards
- **Soil:** Medium-textured, calcareous
- **Exposure:** East, south-east
- **Vinification:** Hand harvest and soft pressing, 10 days of fermentation at 15-16°C. Second fermentation in autoclave (Charmat method) with sugar and selected organic yeasts, 6 months on rest.
- **Serving temperature:** 9-12°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A Charmat-method brut first made in the mid-1990s from the grapes thinned before harvest. The vintage is currently not available.

## Tasting notes

Fruity and floral.

## Food pairings

Aperitif, party, long drinks, starters and fried food, rich dishes or dessert