Gemin Spumanti

Veneto

2021

VALDOBBIADENE D.O.C.G. RIVE DI SANTO STEFANO EXTRA BRUT – “PIONIERE”

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Rive

$18 EUR

Release Price

Drink Window

12%

ABV

pH

5.5

TA

0.5

RS

Nose

The Pioneer has distinctive aromatic notes ranging from the scent of bread crust to custard and vanilla.

Palate

In the aftertaste it is possible to detect a note of aromatic herbs accompanied by mineral hints and a marked acidity that guarantees the wine's freshness over time.

Growing Conditions

‘PIONIERE’ Rive di Santo Stefano. Let’s start with the mention RIVE on the label. This claim is very important from the point of view of quality, because it indicates the Cru of origin of this sparkling wine. Our Consortium has identified restricted areas in the hills of Valdobbiadene and Conegliano, where viticulture gives superior quality results.
These areas are shown on the label with the mention RIVE and the reference of the production area, in our case Santo Stefano. The name of the bottle comes from the founder Gemin, who was one of the PIONEERS in Valdobbiadene in the production of sparkling wine and in the enhancement of this noble wine.
The soil of origin of this Valdobbiadene DOCG is clayey, marly, therefore it gives it flavor and structure, which help to balance its complete absence of residual sugar. The vines are all very old (over 50 years), and this helps a lot the olfactory complexity, which evolves in the glass when it is poured.

AREA OF ORIGIN: Valdobbiadene area
Location: Production of a single vineyard, specifically in the hamlet of Santo Stefano, Variety Glera.
TYPE OF FARMING: Sylvoz

Harvest

HARVEST PERIOD: September
YIELD PER HECTARE: 120 kg

Bottling

On October 2022 one year after the harvest 2021

N° of bottles: 5.000 bottles.

Vintage: 2021, which is only offered one year after the harvest.

Winemaking

As for Cartizze, also this sparkling wine is separated from the grapes and arrives separated in the bottle. One of its peculiarities is the period of rest on the lees in autoclave, which is 180 days: this long aging leads to the evolution of aromas and structural nuances, typical of this Valdobbiadene DOCG. To restore the balance the wine remains to rest for another 4 months after bottling and be ready for sale. Particular not to be underestimated: we can offer our wine only one year after the harvest. This means that if the raw material is quality, the Valdobbiadene DOCG can last over time. On the contrary, a Prosecco DOC after 4-6 months sees its quality completely diminish. Back to the PIONEER: it has no residual sugar, although the taste sensation could confuse the palate (we consider it a great value).

Each bottle is then wrapped by hand and put on the market.

VINIFICATION: In white by soft pressing
PRIMARY FERMENTATION: At controlled temperature and with selected yeasts
SPARKLING WINE: In autoclave with Charmat or Martinotti method

Suitable to be tasted on special occasions to fully grasp all its nuances. A production of a limited number of bottles that gives a special value to this wine.

White Vinification: without the skins at a controlled temperature of 16 °C.

Martinotti long: The period of rest on the lees in the autoclave is 180 days and leads to the evolution of the aromas and structural nuances typical of this Valdobbiadene D.o.c.g.. To re-establish the balance, the wine is left to rest for a further 4 months after bottling and is ready for sale.

Aging

The period of rest on the lees in the autoclave is 180 days and leads to the evolution of the aromas and structural nuances typical of this Valdobbiadene D.o.c.g.. To re-establish the balance, the wine is left to rest for a further 4 months after bottling and is ready for sale.

Food Pairing

To be enjoyed at fine dinners and special occasions with a selection of shellfish or raw fish. It can also be enjoyed with slightly fatty white meat.

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