Spumante Metodo Classico Brut LA SCOLCA
| Sommelier score | 90/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | LA SCOLCA |
| Denomination | Vino Spumante |
| Grapes | 100% Cortese |
| Alcohol content | 12,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | AL/5472 |
| Winery headquarter | La Scolca - Gavi (AL) - Strada per Rovereto, 170/R |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Aperitif, Chicken nuggets, Steamed fish Hors d'oeuvres, Fresh cheese, Spaghetti with clams, Sea bass, Grilled Fish, Crustaceans |
| Region | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Style | Sparkling and fresh |
| Wine list | Spumante |
A prestigious winery of Piedmont. La Scolca produces with its Cortese grapes important sparkling wines. This one is proposed in two versions: Pas Dosé, with a minimal quantity of sugar, and Brut, softer, thanks to the presence of a light “dosage”. This sparkling wine produced by La Scolca follows the traditional method, with a slow fermentation and the evolution of 24 months in the bottle. This process enhances the harmony between the freshness and the delicate hints that recalls bread, honey and spices. 100% Cortese grapes, suitable for the production of Gavi DOCG. They come from the hills near Rovereto, Gavi. The wine making technique requires the classic fermentation in the bottle followed by a maturation period of 24 months. It is suggested to drink this article within two years from the “dégorgement”.
Features of this excellent sparkling wine produced by La Scolca
This traditional wine of Piedmont is characterized by a light, shiny colour. Its perfume is intense and persistent. The first impression recalls fruits but after a while, flowers come out, soft and elegant. The taste is wide and classy.
Recommended food pairings while tasting this sparkling wine
Suitable as happy hour, perfect with fish or white meat, grilled or cooked with sauces. It has to be served at 10°C in a high, tapered wine glass.
