Blanc & Noir

The two grapes that make the world's best bubbles. Both Italian.

Champagne's secret? Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. But Italy's been quietly mastering both for decades—in its own way, on its own terms. This duo shows you how: one from the Dolomites, pure mountain Chardonnay. One from Oltrepò Pavese, 100% Pinot Noir turned into elegant bubbles. Both Metodo Classico. Both proof that great sparkling wine doesn't need a French address.

ART — Trentodoc Chardonnay (Blanc)

From the mountains. Crisp, precise, electric. Citrus, white flowers, a whisper of chalk. The kind of bubbles that taste like altitude and stone. Elegant but alive.

Isabel — Oltrepò Pavese Pinot Noir (Blanc de Noirs)

From the hills. Richer, rounder, with delicate red fruit and fine bubbles. Finesse meets depth. This is what happens when Italy takes Pinot Noir and asks: why not sparkling?

Why this duo works:

You get both sides of the story. The bright, mineral clarity of Chardonnay. The soft, fruity elegance of Pinot Noir. Open them side by side and taste what makes great sparkling wine great—two grapes, two terroirs, one tradition. No passport required.

Perfect for:

• Aperitivo spreads where you want options
• Dinner parties with both seafood and richer dishes
• Discovering Italian sparkling beyond Prosecco
• Gifts for Champagne lovers ready to explore

Serve at 6–10°C | ~12.5% alcohol

De Vigili (Trentino) A family estate in the Piana Rotaliana, where the Dolomites rise above the vineyards. Francesco De Vigili builds on a tradition dating back to the 19th century, crafting wines that reflect the precision and minerality of their alpine origin.

Le Fiole (Oltrepò Pavese) Silvia and Elisa Piaggi call themselves the female side of Oltrepò. With their Pinot Nero and Pinot Grigio, they bring a new, elegant voice to a region long dominated by male traditions, elevating local grapes with refinement and personality.

Trentino At the foothills of the Dolomites, vineyards sit among alpine peaks and glacial rivers. The altitude, chalky soils, and cool climate shape wines with freshness, precision, and a distinctive mountain character.

Oltrepò Pavese Often called Italy’s Burgundy, this hilly corner of Lombardy lies on the same latitude as Burgundy and Oregon. It is one of Italy’s great regions for Pinot Noir, producing wines with finesse, structure, and unmistakable elegance.