Sparkling Metodo Classico

South Tyrolean sparkling wine Metodo classico
Blanc de Blanc

Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay

Description: Our classic South Tyrolean sparkling wine is fruity, juicy, fresh and elegant.

Vineyards: over 550 metres above sea level

Soil: Phyllite gravel

Harvest: Beginning - middle of September - Sparkling base wine

Yield: 70hl/ha

Vinification: Whole-cluster pressing with a special programme for sparkling base wine. Few to zero crushes. Juice run-off up to a maximum of 50% to avoid tannins from the skins. Degumming in stainless steel tank for 1 night. Stabilisation (approx. 2 days must standing time at approx. 5°C) in stainless steel tank without malolactic fermentation. Alcoholic fermentation at low temperatures in stainless steel. After fermentation, affinage on the fine lees until February/March and then the sparkling base wine is prepared for bottling with "Pied de Cuve" to make the 2nd fermentation in the bottle. The sparkling base wine style BRUT remains on the lees for at least 30 months. (At least 42-60 months for an Extra Brut with our Phylosophy).

Lees ageing time: at least 30 months

Remuage & degorgement: by hand & machine dergorgement

Residual sugar: BRUT - 6.8 g/l
Food recommendation: As an aperitif, for fish and meat-based starters. It is an ideal companion for various menus.

RECYCLE ME - GL 71 BOTTLES - CAPSULE C/ALU 90 CORK FOR 51