Gianluca Bergianti combines ancient techniques in both vineyard and cellar with his own personal—biodynamic and minimal-intervention—approach.
He works primarily with local grape varieties, especially Lambrusco, but in the case of “Steve,” he turns to the white Pignoletto. Thanks to its naturally high acidity, Pignoletto is exceptionally well-suited to sparkling wine. After some successful still wine interpretations, Gianluca has recently dedicated a frizzante version to this grape as well.
The grapes for this wine are usually harvested as early as August, pressed without extended skin contact, and fermented spontaneously. The finished wine rests in tank for a few months before being bottled for its second fermentation. And there it stays—Gianluca does not disgorge, which means a gentle lees haze may cloud the glass, but in return, the palate benefits from added aroma and complexity.
Style & Aromas
Light-footed, graceful, and full of life. Direct and invigorating. “Steve” is an open and inviting wine, with a vibrant flow, a touch of tropical fruit, and an irresistible freshness. On the palate, as is typical for Pignoletto, a pleasantly light bitterness joins in.
Fact Sheet
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Grape variety: 100% Pignoletto
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Plant protection: Only sulfur, copper, and preparations of plant or animal origin (not certified)
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Vineyard: Light clay and slate
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Harvest: Hand-picked
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Fermentation: Spontaneous | wild yeasts, Rifermentato – second fermentation in bottle
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Aging: In the bottle, not disgorged
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Filtration: None
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SO₂: < 30 mg/l
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Alcohol: 12%
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Closure: Natural cork
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Serving temperature: 8–10 °C
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Ideal drinking window: Now – 2027
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Volume and price per liter: 0.75 l / (€31.87/l)
All winemakers listed at Vinonudo work their vineyards using compost, organic fertilizers, and natural preparations, avoiding the use of herbicides, pesticides, and synthetic fertilizers.
