“OLTREPÒ: LAND OF PINOT NERO”: the Italian Blanc de Noirs turns 160.
Sparkling wines, local produce, and visions of the future in the heart of the Oltrepò Pavese: the Consorzio Classese Oltrepò Pavese event returns for its fifth edition as a meeting place for producers, the press, and industry professionals, but with some important new features.
On September 21st and 22nd, the Oltrepò Pavese region showcases its talents through “Oltrepò: Terra di Pinot Nero,” now in its fifth edition. This event was conceived by the Classese Oltrepò Pavese Consortium to create a genuine meeting place for producers, the press, industry professionals, and—for the first time—enthusiasts.
The event will be held in a new location, the village of Golferenzo , “one of the most beautiful villages in Italy”, an emblem of an area that has decided to focus entirely on quality and identity.
During the two days, the spotlight will be on the Metodo Classico DOCG, destined to become Classese, a symbol of the new denomination and its vision for the future, and the traditional and prized Pinot Noir DOC vinified as a red wine.
Sunday, September 21st, will be open to everyone. From 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. , enthusiasts will be able to access the tasting tables, meet producers, and taste wines from 30 local wineries. Tickets can be purchased online for €35 (€25 for AIS, FISAR, ONAV members, and students).
Blanc de noirs is indeed the star of the event. In February, the Consortium assembly approved a decisive step almost unanimously: the new DOCG regulations , which introduce the name Classese and a series of rules aimed at enhancing quality. This historic moment comes precisely in the year that marks the 160th anniversary of the birth of the Metodo Classico in Oltrepò , with the first bottles of sparkling wine produced in Rocca de’ Giorgi in 1865.
It’s not just a name change, but a vision: to make Oltrepò Pavese the world’s first appellation based on the Metodo Classico from Pinot Noir grapes vinified as a white wine . An ambitious, forward-looking venture rooted in a long history, yet ready to be rewritten.