Sparkling wine "Carlo Gancia" Brut, Piemonte DOC
Reviews of purchase "Carlo Gancia" Brut, Piemonte DOC
Tasting Notes
The wine has a pale straw color with greenish hues.
The taste of wine is rich and balanced, fruity, sour and light refreshing bubbles. Moderately long finish.
The refined aroma of wine is filled with notes of vanilla, fresh bread and ripe fruit.
The wine goes well with light salads, white meat sauce and rice dishes. It is also recommended as an aperitif.
Interesting Facts
Carlo Gancia was born in 1829. He spent several years in France, in Reims, studying the methods of production of champagne. Returning home, Gancia opens in 1850. Wine House. The first area, "covered" by Carlo Gancia, were ground Piedmont. Gancia was convinced that Piedmont soil is ideal for growing grapes for champagne. Began an exciting period of work and experimentation with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, which resulted in created in 1865 by an Italian sparkling wine champagne, now known worldwide as "Asti". In the future, Gancia gets vineyards in Puglia and Sicily in order to create new projects using the potential of different areas.
Carlo Gancia passion for the land and vineyards, a constant search for innovation and innovative practices have become a solid foundation on which over time has grown Wine House Gancia, who played a leading role not only in Italy but also in Europe and the world.