Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The Cortese is hand-harvested from estate-grown vineyards cultivated to produce a characterful sparkling-wine base. Yield is 2.5 kg per vine, equivalent to 95 q/ha, with harvest in late August.
Grapes
100% Cortese.
Vinification
The bunches undergo soft, progressive pressing, with the must separated into fractions. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in steel with selected yeasts. The wine is produced by the Martinotti method, with secondary fermentation in autoclave.
Ageing
More than six months on the lees in autoclave.
Technical data
Alcohol: 12% vol. Total acidity: 6.5 g/L.
Tasting profile
Light straw yellow, with a fine, harmonious perlage. The nose is dry, fragrant and complex, marked by floral nuances. The palate is dry, fine and characteristically savoury.
Serving and pairing
Suitable as an aperitif and with finger food or light appetizers.
