About this wine
Named after the winery's founder, Omar Sanino, this is Casa Baricalino's sparkling wine, made from a Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc blend using the Metodo Martinotti (Charmat method). The base wine is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel before a second fermentation on fine lees in an autoclave for around six months, producing fine, persistent bubbles, a straw-yellow color, and a fresh, delicately yeasty, well-balanced palate.
An easygoing, elegant Italian sparkler that doesn't require Champagne-level complexity to enjoy.
Sommelier's Note
"A precise, well-made Charmat-method sparkler — proof that Casa Baricalino's technical care extends beyond their still wines."
Food Pairings
An excellent aperitif wine that also pairs with fresh and aged cheeses, shellfish, and light vegetable starters.
When to drink it
Celebratory toasts, aperitivo hour, and casual sparkling-wine occasions.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
- Style
- Sparkling
- Price Range
- ¥4,500-6,500 (estimated market reference; no confirmed retail listing found)
Terroir & Winemaking
Chardonnay/Sauvignon Blanc blend, Guyot-trained vines from Novello. Base fermentation in stainless steel at approximately 18°C; second fermentation via Metodo Martinotti (Charmat) on fine lees in an autoclave for approximately six months.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How is this sparkling wine made?
- It is produced using the Metodo Martinotti (Charmat method), with a second fermentation on fine lees in a sealed autoclave for about six months, rather than in the bottle.
- What grapes are used?
- It is a blend of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc grown in the estate's Novello vineyards.
- What food pairs well with it?
- It works beautifully as an aperitif and pairs with fresh cheeses, shellfish, and light vegetable starters.
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