SPARKLING WINE TRENTODOC

VINEYARD CHARACTERISTICS

Vineyard location Medium-high hills, in the best areas for the production of sparkling wine.

Grape variety used 100% Chardonnay.

Training system Trentino pergola for the older vineyards and Guyot for the younger ones.

VINIFICATION AND AGEING

Harvesting Accurate and timely thinning ensures grape yields per unit area within the limits set by the production regulations. Harvesting takes place between August and September, selecting the ripest and healthiest bunches, which are picked by hand into crates.

Basic vinification The grapes, delivered intact to the winery, are immediately destemmed and crushed. A soft pressing follows, trying to minimise any possible contact with the air. Alcoholic fermentation lasts about seven days and takes place at a controlled temperature of between 16 and 18 °C. At the end of fermentation, the base wine is obtained, which is cooled and separated from the coarser lees.

Sparkling Wine The base wine is processed through traditional re-fermentation in the bottle, scrupulously following the classic Trento DOC method. Foaming in the bottle takes place in the spring following the harvest and subsequent maturation on the lees lasts up to 36 month.

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS

Perlage Very fine, with very white foam.

Appearance Straw yellow with greenish hues.

Nose Fruity, typical bouquet, with pleasant hint of yeast.

Taste Full, pleasantly fresh, balanced and with great persistence.

ANALYTICAL DATA

Alcoholic degree 12.5% vol.

Total acidity 6 to 6.5 g/l.

pH around 3.20.

Contains sulphites.

RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS

Aperitifs and starters

Risottos

Steamed, baked or grilled fish dishes

SERVING TEMPERATURE

Serve at a temperature of 8 °C. Consume within one year from the date of disgorging.

STORAGE CONDITIONS

Store in a cool place away from light and heat sources. Always store the bottle horizontally.

EVOLUTION CAPACITY

5 years.