About this wine
Grapes
The Pinot Noir has traditionally been brought from Champagne in small baskets.
Vinification
Made by the traditional method, with no liqueur added. The sugar content of the base wine is restricted. After processing, the grapes remain in contact with their skins to extract a pale pink colour. Fermentation takes place in the bottle at 18 °C for about 40 days.
Ageing
The wine rests in the cellars for 18 months.
Tasting profile
Bright and pale pink, with a generous mousse. The style is balanced and elegant.
Label / history
Carlo Gancia founded the wine house in 1850 after studying Champagne production methods in Reims. His experimentation in Piedmont with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay culminated in a Champagne-method Italian sparkling wine in 1865. Gancia was appointed exclusive supplier to the Italian royal court in 1870, received the privilege of supplying wine to the Vatican in 1924, and became an official supplier to the Swedish Royal Court in 1951. The Italian monarchy’s and Pope’s coats of arms could consequently be displayed on its bottles.
