# Nebiò (Rapalino)

> Sparkling, Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC Spumante Metodo Classico by [Rapalino](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/rapalino.md), Langhe, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/rapalino-nebio).

- **Producer:** Rapalino
- **Style:** Sparkling
- **Denomination:** Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC Spumante Metodo Classico
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Production area:** Alba
- **Soil:** Hard, clayey-calcareous soil
- **Exposure:** South
- **Harvest:** September
- **Vinification:** Metodo Classico, pas dosé rosé. White vinification in temperature-controlled steel tanks; 6 months on fine lees in steel with weekly batonnage before the second fermentation in bottle; 48 months in bottle on the yeast. 13% alcohol.
- **Serving temperature:** 8 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

Rosé Metodo Classico sparkling wine from Nebbiolo grown around Alba, 48 months on the lees. Marco says he needed all his patience waiting for it to be ready for disgorgement.

## Tasting notes

Very pale pink. The nose has rose petals, ripe red apple, liquorice and field herbs. The palate is clean and fresh, recalling almond and overripe apple, with a very long finish that keeps the freshness up to the end.

## Food pairings

Goes well with artisanal cured meats, elaborate and succulent starters, risotto alla milanese or red spaghetti allo scoglio.