COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Barbera, Cortese, Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Laficaia
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Sbarbato Spumante Brut is a sparkling wine from Laficaia, a winery established in 2013 by Enrico Piantato in the Asti province of Piedmont, Italy. Piantato's winemaking journey was inspired by his grandfather, Clemente Guasti, aiming to uphold the region's winemaking traditions. The wine's name, 'Sbarbato,' is a playful Italian term for a young, beardless man. A distinctive aspect of this wine is its grape composition, which typically includes Barbera, a red grape, alongside white varieties like Cortese and Chardonnay, for a white sparkling wine. The winery is situated in the Monferrato hills, an area known for its viticultural heritage, and also engages in olive oil production from its estate.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Sbarbato' means 'beardless young guy' in Italian.
Fact 02
It's a white sparkling wine made with a blend that includes red Barbera grapes.
Fact 03
Laficaia also produces estate-grown olive oil.
Fact 04
The producer, Enrico Piantato, was formerly a lawyer.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Sbarbato Spumante Brut is produced using the Charmat method, also known as the Martinotti method, which involves a secondary fermentation taking place in large pressurized tanks. This technique is key to developing the wine's characteristic bubbles and preserving its fresh aromatic profile. A distinctive element of its production is the cuvée, which notably includes the red Barbera grape alongside white varieties such as Cortese and Chardonnay, a less common practice for a white sparkling wine. The winery emphasizes sustainable viticulture in its vineyard management.
