Primo Stato Blanc de Blanc Cuvèe 2023 - Nene

Primo Stato Blanc de Blanc Cuvèe - Nene

There are bottles that don't just contain wine, but also hold a story of anticipation, precise gestures, and art. Primo Stato Blanc de Blancs Cuvée is exactly that: a liquid work of art born in the heart of Piedmont, offered in a tiny, intimate run of just 703 bottles and 20 magnums. Made from 100% Chardonnay grapes sustainably grown on just 0.3 hectares at 300 meters above sea level, this Metodo Classico is rooted in a unique soil of gray-blue marl and Pietra di Langa sandstone. After a manual harvest and meticulous vinification in steel, cement, and fine wood, the wine ages for 20 months on the lees and another 5 months in bottle. The result? With a residual sugar content of less than 1 g/l (Pas Dosé) and just 60 mg/l of total SO2, it is a sharp, vertical Blanc de Blancs of extraordinary purity and a distinct territorial flavor. What makes this bottle unique is also its graphic design, born from the collaboration with the young artist Federica Bodda. The label was created using chalcography, an ancient art printing technique. A harmony that emerged spontaneously: both the engraving and the wine require time to take shape, waiting, steps, and a profound trust in the process to express their full potential. Availability is extremely limited. If you're looking for a Piedmontese sparkling wine that stands out from the crowd, capable of combining the craftsmanship of winemaking with that of visual art, click the link and secure one of the very few bottles available.

Service

We taste it to a temperature around 8/10° C.  Wine to be drunk immediately but if left to rest in the cellar for a few years can give great emotions.

Pairings

Perfect with raw fish, tuna and salmon tartare, shellfish, and oysters. It also pairs beautifully with delicate cured meats, carpaccio, seafood risotto, and Japanese cuisine. Thanks to its structure and vibrant freshness, it also pairs beautifully with white meats, fresh cheeses, and elegant aperitifs.

Cellar: Nene

In the heart of San Carlo in Castiglione Tinella, one of the most prestigious areas for Moscato cultivation, the Nene wine project is rooted in a family history spanning three generations. Founded by Irene’s maternal grandparents as a traditional farm and later carried forward by her mother and sisters through the sale of bulk wine, the estate is now undergoing a profound transformation driven by Irene’s vision. After earning her degree in Viticulture and Enology in Alba and gaining international experience across Argentina and France, Irene consolidated her technical expertise in Piedmont, working first in laboratory research and then as an associate winemaker at historic houses such as Gancia. This solid professional background forms the genesis of her personal project, which officially launched with the 2023 debut harvest, focusing on 1.5 hectares of the 11.5 hectares owned by the family. The vineyards, mostly located around the winery—with notable exceptions like the Vigna Felicion Pinot Noir and the historic Chardonnay in Castagnole delle Lanze—are managed through a philosophy of deep environmental respect, eschewing chemical herbicides in favor of mechanical and manual cultivation. While Irene’s training is strictly technical, her winemaking vision reflects a quest for authenticity that avoids forced structures; her goal is a visceral connection to the vine that allows for the wine's free expression. To build expressive bases for her Metodo Classico sparkling wines, Irene has chosen to emphasize reserve wines, aging them partly in concrete to preserve minerality and freshness, and partly in oak barrels from Champagne to add structure and complexity. This technical and emotional evolution finds an artistic parallel in the project’s labels, created in collaboration with artist Federica Bodda using the refined technique of calcography (copperplate engraving). Just as the wine matures and transforms over time, the visual identity of the bottles is destined to evolve year after year, becoming increasingly intricate through the three levels of the project: Primo Stato, Secondo Stato, and Terzo Stato (First, Second, and Third State). It is a fluid narrative of growth and awareness, aiming for progressive production self-sufficiency and the creation of wines with a distinct personality—a faithful mirror of an ancient terroir interpreted with modern, artisanal sensitivity.