About this wine
A white brut sparkling wine from Contesa’s Perlage line, made entirely from Passerina grown at Collecorvino in Abruzzo.
Vineyard and terroir
The vineyard lies at 250 metres above sea level on clay-silt soils. Vines are trained on tendone and traditional pergola abruzzese systems at a density of 1,600 plants per hectare, with a yield of 130 quintals per hectare.
Grapes
100% Passerina. The grapes are harvested by hand during the second ten days of August.
Vinification
The fruit is gently pressed, with 55% of the free-run must selected. Following the first fermentation and settling, the wine undergoes a second fermentation in an autoclave using the Martinotti method. The prise de mousse lasts 60 days.
Technical data
- Alcohol: 12% vol.
- Total acidity: 6.80 g/L
- Residual sugar: 8.70 g/L
- Bottle size: 750 ml
Tasting profile
Bright straw yellow with greenish reflections, an energetic mousse and fine, persistent bubbles. The aromatic profile brings together floral notes, Mediterranean herbs and ripe fruit, including white peach, citron, Golden Delicious apple and pineapple, followed by grapefruit and lime. The palate is assertive, enveloping and fruit-driven, with lively effervescence, pronounced acidity and a persistent, fresh finish.
Serving and pairing
Its freshness makes it particularly suitable as an aperitif. Pair it with finger food, tempura, fish crudo, charcuterie boards, rich young cheeses, sausage bruschetta, pumpkin velouté or pumpkin-filled tortelli. Kebab is suggested as a less conventional match.
