Erpacrife Sparkling Nebbiolo Dossagio Zero 2018

Erpacrife Sparkling Nebbiolo Dossagio Zero 2018

Erpacrife’s zero dosage rosé sparkling wine has a powder pink color and a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose it expresses itself with notes of small red fruits and withered flowers, a hint of apricot and a persuasive hint of liquorice. On the palate it is fresh, tasty, of good intensity and balanced. It immediately reveals character thanks to an intense entry and a solid structure. With a satisfying sip and a pleasant creaminess.

In the North-Western corner of Italy, with a backdrop of the visually stunning Alps, Piedmont is a great place to visit for wine tourism. It is also home to some of the most sought-after wines in the country.

Nebbiolo is the region’s most prestigious grape variety, a red variety not seen much in Australia. Wines made from this grape are powerful with remarkably high levels of tannins but a balancing acidity. The Piedmont region offers the grapes with a reliable autumn fog that provides a cooling effect which is particularly beneficial to the growth of Nebbiolo. This pre-harvest fog (“nebbia” in Italian) is actually where the grape’s name comes from. The fog is vital in that it prolongs the time spent on the vine and allows the grapes to achieve full ripeness.