Technical characteristics
Grapes
Chardonnay (100%), from Morainic origin vineyards located in the municipalities of Erbusco, Adro and Cazzago.
Harvest period
From the end of August to the first week of September.
Yield
100 quintals of grapes per hectare, with a yield of must of 60-65%, which equals 8,600 bottles per hectare.
Wine-making
The grapes are hand picked and gathered into 18kg/cad crates. The press is loaded by hand and the bunches are left whole and hand selected on the conveyor belt. They are then soft-pressed in a pneumatic press. Next, the must is separated from the first to second selection. Finally, they undergo controlled temperature fermentation.
Maturation
After the preparation of cuvée, the second in-bottle fermentation takes place. In addition to, the subsequent refinement in contact with its own yeasts for at least 18 months, followed by another 2 months after disgorgement.
Indicative disgorgement analytical data
Alcohol 12,0% Vol. — Sugar 6,8 g/l — Total Acidity 6,7 g/l — pH 3,03
Organoleptic characteristics
Appearance
Abundant foam, fine beading, elegant and lingering.
Color
Pale yellow with golden highlights.
Scent
Fresh, strong and spicy, rich in yeast fragrance.
Flavour
Good savoury flavour and freshness, well-balanced and structured.
Pair with
Raw foods, prawn tartare, shrimp and tuna, white truffle and sea urchin spaghetti.
Made with 100% Chardonnay grapes with double selection must.
