Erpacrife
Friendship, passion, and tradition come together to craft sparkling wines that celebrate Piedmont’s indigenous grapes and the elegance of the classic method.
- Hectares / Altitude: 2.5 acres / 1,300 feet above sea level
- Grape varieties: Nebbiolo, Erbaluce, Cortese, Timorasso, and Moscato Bianco
- Established: 1999
- Region: Italy, Piedmont
The name Erpacrife comes from the initials of its four creators: Erik Dogliotti, Paolo Stella, Cristian Calatroni and Federico Scarzello. The friends created Erpacrife in 1999 after their graduation from the oenological school of Alba. Classic champagne method, using indigenous grapes.
Founded in 1999 by four friends—Erik Dogliotti, Paolo Stella, Cristian Calatroni, and Federico Scarzello—Erpacrife’s name is an acronym derived from their initials. United by a shared passion for winemaking, they embarked on a journey to produce sparkling wines that honor the unique terroir of Piedmont.
Situated in Castagnole Lanze, within the province of Asti, Erpacrife specializes in Metodo Classico sparkling wines crafted exclusively from indigenous Piedmontese grape varieties.
Nebbiolo – A bold, tannic red grape known for its depth and aging potential.
Each wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle, adhering to the traditional Champagne method, and is aged for a minimum of 24 months on the lees. The result is a collection of sparkling wines that showcase the distinctive qualities of these indigenous grape.
