ERPACRIFE Nebbiolo Metodo Classico Rosè Dosaggio Zero

The Wine

Crafted from 100% Nebbiolo, this slightly pink wine is one of our favorite recommendations for those looking for a gift wine or somehting totally unique in the sparkling wine realm. The Nebbiolo grape is a logical choice for crafting a fine sparkling wine, as it shares many characterisics with Pinot Noir - think skinned, good acidity, responds well to crop thinning and elevated vineyard maintenance.

The result?  Try one and we think you'll quickly agree it's well worth the price!

The Winery

In 1999, four young graduates of the prestigious winemaking school of Alba (the main town in the Langhe area of Piemonte) teamed up to make a wine together. In 2003 the first 500 bottles of the 2000 vintage were released, and ERPACRIFE was officially born. The odd name? Simply a combination of the first two letters of the four founder's names: Erik Dogliotti, Paolo Stella, Cristian Calatroni and Federico Scarzello - ErPaCriFe. Ok, technically, Cristian contributed three letters, not two. Wonder if he askef for a greater share of ownershi!??

The four were already producing traditional Piemontese wines for their respective family brands, but they formed Erpacrife to achieve something new and unique. They all shared a passion for Champagne, so with this project they set out to make a 'Metodo Classico' wine (the Italian wording for Methòde Champenois) using exclusively native Piemontese grape varieties.

Eventually, after many experiments, they settled on Nebbiolo for their rosè, and on a blend of Cortese, Erbaluce, Timorasso and Moscato Bianco for their “Blanc de Blancs”.