Tipe
Sparkling Wine
Soil and method of cultivation
Area and Location of vineyards: Tollo
Type of grapes: Passerina 100%
Altitude (above sea level): 200 m
Soil type: sandy but fresh and slightly calcareous
Exposition to sun: north, north-east
Age of vines: 10 years
Density of cultivation: vines/hectare 1.600 vines canopy style, 4.000 vines in rows
Yield of product per hectare: 90 q
Harvest period: middle October
Vinification
Production method: soft direct pressing; fermentation of the must at controlled temperature
Temperature 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: 34 gr/l
Total acidity: 5,9 gr/l
Ph: 3,22
Residual sugar: 12 gr/l
Description
Colour: soft lemon yellow with greenish highlights; fine and persistent perlage
Fragrance: delicate smells of citrus fruits, acacia and honeysuckle, with hints of freshly baked cookies
Taste: fresh and lively, mediumstructured, persistent with an almond finish
Serving suggestions
Temperature: 6/8°C