Erpacrife is a young winery specialised in producing Metodo Classico sparkling wine, located in Castagnole delle Lance, in the province of Asti. The company name is an acronym of four friends: Erik, Paolo, Cristian and Federico. The sons of wine producers, they met at school and decided to start producing a particular sparkling wine made with different grapes to those traditionally used for making sparkling wine. Metodo Classico Dosaggio Zero Nebbiolo is produced with 100% Nebbiolo grapes. After cryo-maceration of the grapes, alcoholic fermentation follows at low temperatures. Part of the base fermentation is completed in wood. In spring, the second fermentation takes place in the bottle. After resting on the lees in the bottle for at least 24 months, the wine is finally disgorged and uncorked. A brilliant soft pink colour with fine and persistent perlage. Excellent intensity and complexity, with hints of yeast emerging, and pastry notes. Intense and firmly structured in the mouth. Excellent as an aperitif, to accompany fish starters, shellfish, or try it with sea bream on creamed potatoes.
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