Sparkling

1998

By Rapalino, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy

Rapalino 1998

The estate's first sparkling wine, an Alta Langa Metodo Classico made from equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Nero. It was created to mark the winery's first 20 years.

Tasting notes

Pale straw yellow, crystal clear, with fine and persistent bubbles. Aromas of white and pink flowers, bergamot and a light bread crust. Fresh, full entry with excellent structure, picking up citrus and white and green pulp fruit, with a long, clean finish.

Pairs well with

Ideal as an aperitif; perfect with raw vegetables and raw seafood.

Technical details

Style
Sparkling
Denomination
Alta Langa DOCG
Grape
Chardonnay 50%, Pinot Nero 50%
Production area
Neviglie, Camo
Soil
Hard, clayey-calcareous soil
Exposure
South, south-east
Harvest
August
Vinification
Metodo Classico, extra brut. Separate white vinifications of the two varieties in temperature-controlled steel tanks; the musts are blended before the first fermentation; 6 months on fine lees in steel with weekly batonnage before the second fermentation in bottle; 36 months in bottle on the yeast. 13.5% alcohol.
Serving temperature
8 °C

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