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Item Number: 5601

UPC: 8033765920032

Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Appellation/AVA: Asti DOCG
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Grape(s): 100% Chardonnay
Type: Wine - Sparkling
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 13
Residual Sugar(g/L): 10
Total Acidity: 6.5
Soil Type: Calcareous clay
Elevation: 280-360 meters



Winemaking Notes: The Chardonnay grape, gathered from the Crevoglio and Pian Muciot vineyards, gives origin to a sparkling wine with a second fermentation in autoclave (Long Charmant Method - 6 month on the Lees). After the grape harvest, which is normally done in the middle of September, the wine ferments under controlled temperatures. They then add grape must and yeasts for the secondary fermentation during the first days of the year following the vintage. This important and crucial phase will continue for 15 days at a temperature between 17° and 18°C; later on the product, which is now sparkling wine, remains still in the autoclave to mellow on the fermentation lees. After a period of around 6 months, the wine is ready to be bottled. The Chardonnay Brut remains for another 30 days in the bottle for a better maturation and refinement before release to the market.

Tasting Notes: The visual aspect shows a creamy wine with fine foam and persistent effervescence; its bright straw yellow color gives anticipation to a marked and delicate aroma, and an intense, deep and harmonious taste. The nose suggests citrus fruit, almonds and the aromas of freshly baked bread. On the palate this wine shows a wonderful lingering and elegant character. It is without doubts a Brut with its own character and a winning nature which doesn't lose the noble and generous personality of the Chardonnay grape. Served at a temperature of 10°-12°C it is excellent as an aperitif, with fish or preferably fresh cheeses. Try with warm hors-d'oeuvres made of vegetables and puff pastry.