Monsupello Nature Metodo Classico

The Nature Op Pinot Noir Classic Method sparkling wine from the historic Monsupello winery is an excellent expression of the great winemaking tradition of the Oltrepò Pavese. This area boasts an extraordinary production of Pinot Noir in terms of yield and quality, contributing to the international success of Italian sparkling wine. It is in this context that the Monsupello winery, founded in the late 19th century, continues to produce wines of the highest quality. Its vineyards extend along the first hilly strip of the Oltrepò, between the municipalities of Oliva Gessi and Torricella Verzate. The terroir, rich in limestone, is composed of sandy and clayey sedimentary rocks, and the microclimate features significant temperature ranges and abundant daytime sunshine. Ideal conditions for growing the prized Pinot Noir grape variety and for the proper ripening of its grapes. The blend of the Monsupello Nature Op Pinot Noir Metodo Classico is composed of 90% Pinot Noir grapes and 10% Chardonnay. The berry harvest generally begins in August when the grapes, not yet fully ripe, retain greater acidity and aromatic richness. Manual harvesting is followed by soft pressing and fermentation at a controlled temperature of 18°, but it is the secondary fermentation in the bottle, a characteristic of the “classic method“, that gives the sparkling wine its organoleptic properties and typical perlage. The expert selection of yeasts and the composition of the liqueur de tirage and cuvée demonstrate the skill of the master winemakers and make the Nature Op Pinot Noir an excellent sparkling wine. This is demonstrated by the numerous awards it has received over the years: the “Tre Bicchieri” and the “Bubble of the Year” awards from Gambero Rosso, and the platinum medal won at the international Merano Wine Festival.