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The Sartirano family’s wine business was founded in 1871, but it was only in the 1950’s that they started to develop the domestic market outside Piemonte, selling their wines in54L barrels. In 1970 the family decided to bottle its wines and installed its first bottling line. Business prospered and in 1976 a new winery was built and the company was renamed Cantina San Silvestro.

Continuing this expansion, in 2001 the family purchased 8 hectares of land in the middle of the Barolo region where they have built a new 5,000 square metre winery with modern vinification and increaded storage facilities.

In the 1990’s the export market soared and today export sales now account for 60% of San Silvestro’s total production.

San Silvestro produce great quality, classic and keenly priced Piemontese wines from their own grapes as well as working with long term contract growers from the Langhe area and other prime areas of Piemonte.

Grapes:            White Moscato

Winemaking:   Made according to the Charmat method. Slow fermentation at low temperature in sealed stainless steel tanks. This lasts until the balance between alcohol (7%) and residual sugars (3-5%) reaches the right level for a fully sparkling wine with a vibrant aroma, refreshing sweetness and moderate strength.

Colour:            Straw with green tinges

Serve:             Chilled on its own or with desserts and gateaux.

Taste:             Made from the white Muscat grape, this sparkling wine is fresh, fragrant and delicately sweet. Ideal for summertime and desserts.