Nose

The ultra-fragrant bouquet is redolent of fully-ripe Pink Lady apple and the heritage San Pietro pear over a delicately floral background.

Palate

It is generous and beautifully-proportioned on entry, with an intriguing minerally edge, qualities that drive its lengthy progression laden with the same aromatic qualities encountered on the nose.

Growing Conditions

Grapes: Glera blended with small quantities of autochthonous / indigenous varietals like Verdiso and Bianchetta grown exclusively in our estate vineyards
Location: hills of Susegana
Aspect: south
Soils: clay on a rock base

Harvest

Yield per hectare: 135 quintals
Harvest period: 1-10 September

Winemaking

Vinification: the clusters are pressed gently, and the must gravity-settled, then fermented in temperature-controlled (18°C) steel tanks. The wine matures sur lie in steel for 3 months. Secondary fermentation: the wine receives its effervescence through the Martinotti-Charmat method. After a long period of maturation sur lie, followed by tartaric stabilisation, it is filtered and bottled.

Aging

4-6 months in steel pressure tanks, then 1-2 months in bottle

Appearance

The eye is first drawn to its appealing straw yellow, with subtle, green-flecked highlights, then to a vigorous cascade of pin-point bubbles that creates a creamy, vivacious mousse which seems to linger forever.

Food Pairing

It is the classic partner to seafood in general, and in particular to shellfish and fat-rich fish, as well as lighter meats. Enjoy at 6-8°C.