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Pinot Rose Brut wine — Fontanafredda winery — Dionysus
SparklingLangheDOC

Pinot Rose Brut

by Fontanafredda · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationLangheDOC
TypeSparkling
GrapesPinot Nero
Alcohol11.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRosé
Colour depthMedium
BodyMedium-bodied
Sparkling styleBrut
Serve at8–10 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
FontanafreddaPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes are grown in hillside vineyards in Piedmont, within the Langhe and Oltrepò Pavese subregions, at 250–300 m above sea level. The vines face mainly east, southeast and west and are planted on clay and limestone soils at an average density of 4,300 vines per hectare.

Vinification

Harvest generally runs from late August to early September. The ripe bunches are crushed and macerated in stainless-steel tanks at 10 °C, followed by fermentation at 18 °C.

Ageing

The wine first rests in stainless-steel tanks and then spends three months in autoclaves.

Tasting profile

The aroma is richly fruity and floral. The palate is lively and slightly spicy, with a rich structure and a refreshing character. Residual sugar is 9.3 g/L.