Nose
Fine and slightly aromatic bouquet. Scents of roses, citrus fruit, acacia, vine blossom, white peaches, pears and apples.
Palate
Dry and intense to the taste. Very harmonious.
Growing Conditions
The area that produces Valdobbiadene DOCG lies in the midst of the hills of Valdobbiadene; the mountains that overlook them shelter the area from the north winds and give the zone the appearance of an immense amphitheatre.
The geological structure of the soil and its deep stratification, produced by ancient seas, provide the terroir for these “gentle” wines.
The Treviso foothills, and especially the hills that run from Valdobbiadene to Conegliano, have for centuries proven their pedigree for the cultivation of vines. Most of these hills emerged in the Tertiary era, formed from clayey limestone, with yellow-bluish marl and ashen and sky-blue sandstone. The physical and chemical composition of these soils is ideal for giving the grapes character and bouquet, above all when accompanied by the marked differences between day- and night-time temperatures that are due to the nearby mountains.
Produced with fruits grown in the high hills facing west, where they can reach the ideal maturity to produce this sparkling wine.
- Training System: “Valdobbiadene Method” modified double-arched cane
Harvest
- 15-30 September
- Maximum Yield per ha: 13,500 kilos/ha
Winemaking
Without the skins; soft pressing
First fermentation static settling and temperature-controlled fermentation.
Refermentation in large, pressurized tanks (“Charmat Method”)
Foaming 30-40 days
Aging
1-3 months
Appearance
Perlage: fine and persistent Creamy foam
Food Pairing
An excellent aperitif, it is also ideal with shellfish and refined fish dishes.
