Punta Crena Mataossu Spumante Brut

Sparkling wine from Liguria made from the native Mataossu grape.

“The native Mataòssu (pronounced mah-tah-OHSS-soo) dominated the vineyards of Varigotti in the 19th century, but its delicate vegetative balance provoked most winegrowers to rip out the vines in favor of less finicky grapes. Today only three producers have wines labeled Mataòssu, and the Ruffinos assure us that the other two are actually Lumassina.” -Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant