Passionate Piedmont Rivetto Kaskal
In the world of passionate wine lovers and enthusiasts alike, Piedmont holds a special place in many’s heart and soul. It’s a love affair that once tasted, it lasts a lifetime. For Enrico Rivetto, wine is not only a way of life, it’s how he communicates his passion, how he creates his magic, how he casts us under his spell and into his world one sip at a time. Energetic, committed, magician, enter his mind and thought process. It takes a very patient person to obtain these kinds of results from the land = the utmost respect. This is his Eden, his paradise.
Founded in 1902, the fourth generation Rivetto family take lovingly and environmentally conscious care for the 23 hectares of land. The 16 hectares of vineyards are located in Serralunga d’Alba, Cuneo which is in the middle of Langhe Alta and Barolo, on the hills of Lirono. At 400 meters the Nebbiolo, Barbera and Nascetta vines are sprinkled throughout with fruit trees, herbs, insects and birds which all coexist in his sanctuary and thrive in it’s own ecosystem. The soils are rich clay and marl, which are cared for following biodynamic and sustainable practices. Enrico is a farmer, a passionate, natural winemaker and an environmentally committed man with the utmost respect for nature, to which so, he was the first Certified Demeter Biodynamic winery in Barolo and Barbaresco. All hand harvested with little human interaction, the use of indigenous yeasts in either stainless or terracotta.
Rivetto Kaskal Metodo Classico Vino Spumante di Qualità Dossagio Zero NV
Serralunga d’Alba, Piedmont, Italy
100% Nebbiolo
13.5% abv
Rivetto Kaskal Metodo Classico is 100% Nebbiolo. Yes, I said Nebbiolo. Unique don’t you think? It doesn’t end there…. Only the tips of the bunches are hand harvested a month early for this sparkling wine, while the remainder are left to hang on the vines to ripen to perfection. Kaskal translates to “the road to the king” referencing the noble Nebbiolo, in ancient Sumeric. Metodo Classico Dosaggio Zero "Kaskal" is made in the traditional method (Metodo Classico) mainly from the 2014 vine with reserve solara wine from 2010 (5-7%). It is aged on the lees for 60 months with zero dosage. Both contribute such an intensity and structure to the wine. Malolactic fermentation does not occur - hint fresh and zippy acidity.
Pours into the glass an extraordinary golden/bronze yellow color with a fine and persistent perlage.
Swirl and intense ample aromas of bread crust, honey, citrus zest, green fruit, light spec of tobacco
Sip and you have been transported to the rows of Nebbiolo in Lirono. Take your time to savor the moment, the experience. The aromas are joined by an abundance of figs, honey, apricot kernel, anise, tart cherry, burnt caramel, savory minerals and blood orange zest which carry over into a fresh texture and vibrant acidity. It is a rich, focused and gorgeously balanced sparkling.
It is such a fascinating sparkling wine. This wine takes you somewhere special that I guarantee you have never been before. So go on, spoil yourself, just a little and try something completely different. After all, you deserve it. Cheers.
