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Bollicine di Nika

by Nika · Sicily, Italy

Appellation
Sparkling Brut
Type
Sparkling
Grapes
Pinot Noir, with a liqueur d’expédition based on Passito di Nika made from Zibibbo
Vineyard
Pinot Noir from selected vineyards in Oltrepò Pavese; sun-dried Zibibbo from Pantelleria is used for the liqueur d’expédition
Line
Nika
NikaSicily, Italy

About this wine

Grapes

Pinot Noir forms the sparkling-wine base. The liqueur d’expédition is made to a proprietary recipe using Passito di Nika, produced from Zibibbo grapes dried beneath the Pantelleria sun.

Vineyard and terroir

The Pinot Noir comes from selected vineyards in Oltrepò Pavese in northern Italy, while the Zibibbo component originates on the southern island of Pantelleria.

Vinification

The wine combines a Pinot Noir sparkling base with a liqueur d’expédition derived from Passito di Nika.

Tasting profile

The bubbles bring freshness, complemented by the aromatic elegance of sun-dried Zibibbo.

Label / history

Bollicine di Nika grew from Nicolò’s ambition to create an Italian sparkling wine after his experience in the cellars of Pol Roger. The concept brings together the freshness of northern Italian Pinot Noir and the richness and perfume of Pantelleria Zibibbo.