Alto Adige - South Tyrol DOC<br />Grape variety: Chardonnay 60%, Pinot Nero 40%<br />Growing region: High slopes in the Überetsch and medium slopes in the Unterland<br />Altitude: 400 - 700 m. above sea level<br />Soil type: Skeleton-rich clayey limestone soils with a good proportion of organic matter<br />Ripening system: pergola and trellis<br />Plant density: 3,300 - 3,500 vines per hectare for pergola, 5,000 - 6,000 for espalier<br />Harvest date: First half of September<br />Alcohol content: 13.00 % vol.<br />Serving temperature: 6 - 8 °C<br /><br />Product descriptionThe grapes of the two varieties come from medium and high slope vineyards, whose cultivation produces an average yield of 90 quintals per hectare.<br />After harvesting, they rest at night in a cold cell, are then gently pressed and the pre-fermentation must is carefully and selectively vinified. Part of the Chardonnay (about<br />20%) is fermented and aged in barriques, while the remaining Chardonnay and Pinot Nero ferment separately in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 14-16°C and<br />then refine on their lees until the following spring. The blending of the respective wines (Chardonnay from the wood and Chardonnay and Pinot Nero from the stainless steel)<br />then takes place before the addition of the tirage liqueur, bottling and storage in the cellar at a temperature of 10-12°C for the second fermentation and an average yeast time<br />of at least 60 months. After disgorgement, the sparkling wine refines on the bottle for a further three months before being released for sale.Organoleptic characteristicsPale<br />straw yellow colour with golden reflections, imbued with a very fine and persistent perlage. The bouquet is wide and complex, with sensual notes ranging from candied citrus<br />and ripe fruit to engaging aromas of dried fruit and spices. The palate is at once supple and vibrant, with incisive acidity and an underlying mineral note. The carbonic acid<br />sets the rhythm of the dancing aromas that oscillate between the fragrance of fruits and the sensuality of pastries.Gastronomic recommendationsThe finesse-rich bouquet,<br />the dynamic perlage and the flavour complexity make it a sparkling wine that can accompany an entire menu and is particularly effective with flavour-intensive dishes, e.g.<br />with firm-fleshed fish (pork). For example, with firm-fleshed fish (tuna or heavy fish) and/or special preparation (fried, grilled, marinated) and/or seasoned with aromatic herbs.<br />Because of its spiciness, it must be tasted with spicy oriental or South American dishes with a clear spiciness.<br />
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