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Piemonte Chardonnay Brut "Vallerenza" DOC wine — Vite Colte winery — Dionysus
SparklingMonferratoDOC

Piemonte Chardonnay Brut "Vallerenza" DOC

by Vite Colte · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationMonferratoDOC
TypeSparkling
GrapesChardonnay
Alcohol12.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthLight
BodyMedium-bodied
Sparkling styleBrut
Serve at6–8 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Vite ColtePiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes come from several vineyards in the Vallerenza area of Alto Monferrato, in the commune of Ricaldone.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand, selected and gently pressed. The must ferments and is kept at a low temperature to preserve its fresh fruit character. Secondary fermentation follows the Charmat method in an autoclave at approximately 15 °C.

Ageing

After bottling, the wine ages on its lees for at least six months.

Tasting profile

Fresh and refreshing, with well-balanced acidity, refined mineral notes and a subtle flinty aroma. Lees ageing gives the wine good structure and a pleasant softness.

Serving and pairing

Suitable as an aperitif.

Label / history

In 2005, Vallerenza Brut won a gold medal at an international sparkling-wine competition.