Tipe
Sparkling Wine
Soil and method of cultivation
Area and Location of vineyards: Tollo
Type of grapes: Pecorino 100%
Altitude (above sea level) : 130 metri
Soil type: calcareous and clay
Exposition to sun: south, south-west
Age of vines: 15 years
Density of cultivation: vines/hectare 1.600 vines canopy style, 4.000 vines in rows
Yield of product per hectare: 80 q
Forma di allevamento: tendone e filiare a cordone speronato
Harvest period: last decade of September
Vinification
Production method: soft direct pressing; fermentation of the must at controlled temperatureTemperature of fermentation: 16°C.
Malolactic Fermentation: partial
Refinement: Six months in stainless steel tanks on yeasts. Second fermentation in pressurized tanks (Martinotti method)
Physical and chemical characteristics
Alcohol degree: 12% vol
Total dry extract: 35 gr/l
Total acidity: 6
Ph: 3,2
Residual sugar: 10 gr/l
Description
Colour: soft lemon yellow with greenish highlights; fine and persistent perlage
Fragrance: fruity smells with citrus notes and hints of white peach, aromatic herbs and crusty bread
Taste: fresh and lively, mediumstructured,
persistent, with a slightly balsamic flavour
Serving suggestions
Temperature: 6/8°C