Nose

Wisteria, pears, apples, white peaches and limes explode on the nose.

Palate

Full, rich and persistent in the mouth. This is a traditional sparkling wine that identifies the territory.

Growing Conditions

These are historic soils, representing the territory and the heroic nature of winegrowing that models the contours and embroiders the steeply sloping hillsides, ensuring the quality of a literally ‘hand-made’ wine.

ALTITUDE: 300 m.s.l.m.

TYPE OF SOIL: clay with sandstone subsoil

GROWING METHOD: modified cappuccina

PLANT DENSITY: 3500 plants per hectare

Harvest

September

PRODUCTION PER HECTARE: 135q/ha

Winemaking

WINEMAKING: Off skins by gentle pressing

PRIMARY FERMENTATION: Static decantation and temperature controlled fermentation

FOAMING: 30-40 days

FINING: 1-3 months

SPARKLING WINEMAKING METHOD: Refermentation in big tanks “Charmat Method”

PRESSURE: 5 atm

Appearance

The colour is a luscious bright pale straw yellow, the continuous perlage is subtle and copious, with a creamy froth.

Food Pairing

Excellent as an aperitif, delicious throughout a meal, including dessert.