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Sparkling

Ancestrale Malvasia Brut Nature

by Cantina Orsogna · Abruzzo, Italy

Type
Sparkling
Grapes
Malvasia
Line
Lunaria
Alcohol
12.5%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
White
Colour depth
Light
Body
Medium-bodied
Sparkling style
Brut
Serve at
6–8 °C
Keeps for
1–2 years
Bottled in
0.75 l
Farming
Certified biodynamic winery ·Demeter ↗
Cantina OrsognaAbruzzo, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Malvasia is grown in biodynamic vineyards in Abruzzo, on the Adriatic coast, at 400–500 m above sea level. The deep soils consist mainly of clay with chalky deposits.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness. The wine is made by the traditional Ancestrale method, undergoing a single fermentation directly in the bottle without added sugar or sulphites. The yeast sediment remains in the bottle, contributing complexity and helping to protect the wine from spoilage.

Tasting profile

The retained yeast sediment gives the wine a creamy texture and added complexity.