NEW Scrimaglio Piemonte Chardonnay Brut NV

Pairs with: Fresh oysters, delicate sushi and sashimi, fried calamari with lemon wedges, creamy goat cheese crostini, prosciutto-wrapped melon, or light vegetable antipasti.

Good for: Experiencing an unconventional, high-quality Blanc de Blancs from northern Italy; celebrating casual moments with bright, fruit-forward bubbles; or serving a crisp, palate-cleansing aperitif that balances orchard fruit radiance with subtle bakery warmth.

Grape: 100% Chardonnay.

I am from: Piemonte DOC, Piedmont, Italy (Sourced from cool-climate estate vineyards in southern Piedmont, rooted in calcareous clay and limestone soils).

The Story: Founded in 1920 in Nizza Monferrato, Cantine Scrimaglio is a historic Piedmontese house that helped shape the modern winemaking identity of the region. While Piedmont is globally renowned for its iconic Nebbiolo and Barbera reds, Scrimaglio recognized that the region's cool hillside microclimates and mineral-rich soils were equally suited for crafting energetic, elegant Blanc de Blancs sparkling wines.

In the cellar, winemakers handle the hand-harvested Chardonnay with gentle precision to lock in vibrant varietal purity. The grapes undergo a soft pneumatic pressing followed by a cool, temperature-controlled primary fermentation in stainless steel tanks. A secondary fermentation creates delicate, uniform effervescence, capturing the raw freshness and floral perfume of the grapes. Completely unencumbered by heavy oak treatment, this Italian sparkling white preserves the crisp, mineral-laced character and high natural tension of Piedmont's rolling hills.

Why You'll Love Me: It is a delightfully crisp, vibrant, and elegant Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine that pairs bright citrus and orchard fruit with subtle toasted nuances. In the glass, it shines a brilliant straw-yellow with shimmering greenish highlights and a delicate, dancing stream of fine bubbles. The nose is fresh and inviting, bursting with aromatics of crisp yellow apple, Williams pear, and lemon zest, seamlessly interwoven with top notes of white blossoms, peach skin, and a soft whisper of toasted brioche. On the palate, it glides with a lively, light-to-medium-bodied stride; a succulent wave of citrus and orchard fruit is lifted by creamy effervescence and driven forward by a beam of mouthwatering acidity. Clean, focused, and intensely refreshing, it glides into a long finish marked by a trailing touch of citrus pith and a persistent, stone-dust mineral snap.