Crespaia "Millesimato" Spumante Brut

MARCHE, Italy |  2023

Crespaia is an emerging superstar in the Marche region of Italy. The winery was founded in 2011 when Rossano Sgammini purchased the 13-hectare estate, located in Località Prelato, an eighteenth-century settlement that once belonged to a local lord. If there is one thing we know about wine in countries like Italy and France, it’s that either the church or local nobility always possessed the best vineyards.

Crespaia is located just three kilometers off the coast, near the historically important city of Fano. The vineyards are located around 150 meters in elevation, oriented from south to north. The sea winds and exposition allow for freshness, and make the vineyards ideal for the Bianchello grape variety. Bianchello del Metauro is a small DOC that was created in 1969 and named after the Metauro river, which flows through the region. In total, there are only 114 hectares in the entire appellation. The grape variety of the region is Biancame, although it is often referred to simply as Bianchello. 

Crespaia produces the best example of Bianchello del Metauro in the region. Rossano and his daughter Cecilia are dedicated to producing the best possible version. They make three wines from the variety, including this fantastic Sparkling value! 

The Millesimato is a blend of Chardonnay and Bianchello, all from organically farmed grapes that are manually harvested, destemmed, and softly pressed. The first fermentation is carried out with wild yeasts in stainless steel tanks. Produced via the Charmat method, the secondary fermentation is carried out in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. Aged on its lees for a handful of months, this was bottled the February after harvest. 

Beautiful aromas of white flowers, citrus and stone fruit on the nose. The bubbles are fine, with bright acidity, finish with mineral notes on the long finish. This is great as an aperitif, but also an ideal bottle with a seafood tower.