Cantina Illeri

Between Bologna and Modena, on the Colli Bolognesi, Cantina Illeri cultivates vineyards that the family has overseen since 1960. The cornerstone is Pignoletto DOCG, interpreted in three styles — still, frizzante, and spumante — starting from Grechetto gentile and the other white grape varieties permitted by the disciplinary. It's a single denomination name, yet capable of opening up to different registers depending on the pressure and refermentation. The most distinctive feature is the dedication to Metodo Classico: the second fermentation in the bottle and the long aging on the lees build taut sparkling wines, with citrus aromas and hints of bread crust. Behind it is a family-run operation where daily work among the rows supports the identity of the hill, without seeking shortcuts. The winery is open for visits and tastings: a concrete opportunity to follow Pignoletto from its most immediate version to its most mature bubbles, and to understand how a single grape variety can change its character in the glass.

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