Sparkling Wines Piedmont Vachyara Eroica - Punto di Domanda "?

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Vachyara Eroica’s Cuvée Punto di Domanda “?” is an intriguing non-vintage sparkling white wine from the Piedmont DOC in Italy. Crafted as a Brut style, this wine is likely composed of traditional Piedmontese white grape varieties—potentially Cortese, Chardonnay or even small amounts of Moscato—carefully selected to achieve an expressive, fresh and lively profile. Being non-vintage, the cuvée benefits from the wine maker’s skill in harmonising different base wines to maintain consistency in style, while offering complexity through blending. The Brut classification indicates minimal residual sugar, so anticipate a crisp, dry palate with refreshing acidity and fine bubbles, possibly showing notes of green apple, pear, citrus zest or delicate floral tones, typical of Piedmont blanc effervescents.

The Piedmont region sits in the north-west of Italy, renowned for its rich wine heritage and a landscape marked by rolling hills and picturesque vineyards. It enjoys a temperate continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters; this, combined with significant diurnal temperature shifts, preserves acidity and enhances aromatic intensity in its grapes. The region’s soils are a patchwork of calcareous marl, clay, and sandy elements, contributing depth and minerality to its wines. Although Piedmont is most famous for its robust reds like Barolo and Barbaresco, it is also a stronghold for refined sparkling whites, with a tradition that marries Italian craftsmanship and French méthode traditionnelle technique.

For food pairings, the lively acidity and fine mousse of the Cuvée Punto di Domanda “?” make it a fantastic companion to delicately flavoured appetisers such as tuna carpaccio, fresh goat’s cheese or raw seafood. It would also match beautifully with Piedmontese classics like vitello tonnato or insalata di asparagi, as well as light tempura or sushi. For a regional touch, try it with tajarin al burro e salvia, where the wine’s brightness will lift the richness of the dish.

For the optimal tasting experience, serve this sparkling white well-chilled, ideally at 6-8°C. This temperature will accentuate the wine's freshness, finesse and aromatic charm, ensuring each glass is vibrant and refined.