Sordo Giovanni
Spumante Paola Sordo Rosé Brut
| Denomination | VSQ |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | In bottle on the lees for over 18 months. |
- Traditional Method: secondary fermentation in the bottle with ageing on the lees for over 18 months
- Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo from Langhe and Roero, grown on calcareous and sandy soils
- Aromatic profile: notes of fresh flowers, yeast and sweet spices, with elegance and intensity
- Taste and colour: bright pink with amber highlights, 12% vol, dry and savoury, with a persistent finish
- Pairings: serve at 8–10 °C, ideal with aperitifs, shellfish, white fish and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Sordo Giovanni Spumante Paola Sordo Rosé Brut expresses the elegance of Nebbiolo in a sparkling version, crafted by the Sordo winery. Produced according to the strict Traditional Method, this Brut rosé offers a dry and lively sip. The fine and persistent perlage enhances aromas of fresh flowers, yeast, and fragrant sweet spices. On the palate, it reveals a pleasant savoury streak, balanced by a vivid freshness that accompanies a long and clean finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the hills between Langhe and Roero, areas in Piedmont with a strong winemaking tradition. The vineyards are situated over two hundred metres above sea level, with south and south-west exposures that encourage regular ripening while preserving the grapes' acidity. The roots delve into calcareous and sandy soils, which are responsible for the wine's pronounced tension and mineral character. The vineyards are managed using the espalier system with Guyot pruning.
How it is produced
The process begins with destemming and gentle pressing, followed by rosé vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. A brief maceration extracts the brilliant colour and delicate aromatic components. The wine then undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle with ageing on the lees for over eighteen months, as required by the Traditional Method, gaining structure and complexity. Served chilled, it pairs harmoniously with aperitifs and delicate seafood dishes.
History and Curiosities
The Giovanni Sordo winery, established in 1912, presents the Paola Sordo Rosé Brut, a captivating expression of Nebbiolo produced between the Langhe and Roero regions. Crafted according to the strict traditional classic method, this sparkling wine matures in the bottle for over eighteen months. The slow ageing on the lees enriches its bouquet with notes of fresh flowers and sweet spices, ensuring a fine and persistent perlage. On the palate, it is dry and pleasantly savoury, ideal for accompanying aperitifs and delicate seafood dishes.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
08 - 10 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1912
- Bottles produced: 350.000
- Hectares: 53
The turning point came with the arrival of Giovanni Sordo, Giuseppe’s son, who demonstrated both intuition and ability in acquiring vineyards. From the 1950s on, he chose ideal vineyards, called ‘sorì’ in Piedmontese dialect, suitable for making wines o great quality and prestige. Along with his wife Maria, historical memory of the estate, Giovanni enlarged the cellar and built the current fermentation room during the 1960s. He also purpose-built a space exclusively for the elevage of the prestigious Barolo, in which he placed large, 120 hl oak casks.
In 2001, following the untimely death of Giovanni, his son Giorgio took up the reins of the estate. Thanks to both his father’s teaching and his instilling of the same passion, Giorgio carried on the family tradition. An enthusiast of the added geographical references of Barolo, he reached a great milestone in 2013 producing eight Barolo MGAs for the first time. He dedicated this milestone to his excellent teacher, the oenologist Armando Cordero, a great proponent of Barolo aged in large casks.
The Sordo family women have also have important roles right from since the founding of the estate. At Giuseppe’s side there was Signora Lina, the pioneer, followed by Signora Maria, who for the love of her husband Giovanni, supported as well as documented each important decision. Today, the fourth generation is represented by Paola Sordo, Giorgio’s only daughter. Read more
| Name | Sordo Giovanni Spumante Paola Sordo Rosè Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | Rosé classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | VSQ |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Sordo Giovanni |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Giovanni Sordo winery, established in 1912, presents the Paola Sordo Rosé Brut, a captivating expression of Nebbiolo produced between the Langhe and Roero regions. Crafted according to the strict traditional classic method, this sparkling wine matures in the bottle for over eighteen months. The slow ageing on the lees enriches its bouquet with notes of fresh flowers and sweet spices, ensuring a fine and persistent perlage. On the palate, it is dry and pleasantly savoury, ideal for accompanying aperitifs and delicate seafood dishes. |
| Origin | Langhe, Roero |
| Soil composition | Calcareous and sandy |
| Cultivation system | Espalier with traditional Guyot pruning |
| Yield per hectare | 60 q/ha |
| Fermentation temperature | Circa 10 °C |
| Fermentation | Over 18 months |
| Production technique | Traditional classic method (bottle fermentation) |
| Wine making | Destemming and crushing; rosé vinification in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (around 10°C) with a short maceration for about 10 days. |
| Aging | In bottle on the lees for over 18 months. |
| Total acidity | 6.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |