About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The grapes come from vineyards within the Alpi Retiche IGT area in the municipalities of Castione Andevenno and Postalesio, province of Sondrio. The sites face south at elevations of 400–500 metres above sea level. Soils are predominantly sandy and of morainic origin, and the vines are trained using the Guyot system. Harvest begins on 10 September.
Grapes
50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay.
Vinification
The grapes are gently pressed before the must is transferred to stainless-steel tanks for alcoholic fermentation. The wine is made by the traditional method and receives no dosage.
Ageing
Maturation on the lees lasts 40 months. The 2020 vintage was disgorged in autumn 2024.
Technical data
Alpi Retiche IGT Metodo Classico Pas Dosé. Alcohol: 12.5%. Production: 6,000 bottles. Available in 750 ml and 1.5 L formats. Produced in a winery holding environmental sustainability certification.
Tasting profile
A fresh, savoury sparkling wine shaped by its mountain setting. Its profile is energetic, pure and mineral.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 8 °C.
