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Sparkling

Cocchi Brut Piemonte DOC

by Giulio Cocchi · Piedmont, Italy

Type
Sparkling
Grapes
Pinot Nero, Chardonnay
Alcohol
12.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
White
Colour depth
Light
Body
Medium-bodied
Sparkling style
Brut
Serve at
4–12 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
Giulio CocchiPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Grapes

The cuvée comprises 70% Pinot Nero and 30% Chardonnay.

Vinification

Vinification takes place through a slow, multi-stage alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel. The first stage lasts about three weeks and uses crushed, destemmed grapes. The must is then rapidly chilled to halt fermentation and allow the primary yeast to settle. A long fermentation at low temperature follows in large tanks. At the end of winter, the Pinot Nero and Chardonnay cuvées are blended before secondary fermentation begins in sealed tanks.

Tasting profile

The wine has fine streams of tiny bubbles and a light cap of foam.

Label / history

Production began in 1979.