Spergola

In the hills around Reggio Emilia, the autochthonous Spergola has its home. Long mistakenly confused with Sauvignon Blanc, it shows a completely unique identity, carried by a vibrant acidity structure and fine, grippy phenolics. In the glass, it wafts of green apple, citrus and fresh herbs, always underpinned by a fine salty minerality. This natural freshness predestines the grape for characterful sparkling wines that manage entirely without superficial fruit sweetness.

Just how profound and stimulating this rare variety tastes is demonstrated by the Particella 128 Spumante dell’Emilia from Cinque Campi. This single-varietal natural sparkling wine brings the animating aperitif character of the grape into the glass with a fine perlage and wonderful structure, outstanding as a partner to air-dried ham or young cheese.