Vino Spumante di Qualità (VSQ) – Metodo Classico sparkling wine
Grape variety:
Riesling
Production area:
foothills of Casteggio
Soil:
lime/clay
Exposure of the vineyards:
NE-NW
Altitude of the vineyards:
140-200 m AMSL
Training system:
simple Guyot
Average age of the vines:
26 years
Vine density:
4,800 vines per hectare
Yield:
1-1.2 kg per vine
Harvest:
the grapes are hand-harvested in 17 kg crates, carefully selecting the best ones. We pick the grapes early in the morning to press them at a natural cool temperature.
Vinification:
the grapes are gently pressed to obtain the free-run must. Static clearing of the must. Alcoholic fermentation at 13-15 °C. Natural clarification and stabilisation at a controlled low temperature during the winter.
Ageing:
tirage is done in the spring following the harvest. Secondary fermentation in the bottle at 16 °C. 30-month ageing on the lees.
Sight:
straw yellow colour with golden highlights. Visible and persistent perlage.
Nose:
fragrant and vibrant, with notes of white flowers and citrus, and and mineral hints.
Palate:
pleasant and well-balanced, with a bright acidity and mineral overtones in the long finish.
Vintage:
2022
Date of harvest:
September 4th 2022
Date of tirage:
June 14th 2023
Date of disgorging:
December 2025
2022 production:
3,322 bottles (0,75 l).
Notes on the 2022 vintage
a very hot vintage with minimum rainfall. At the end of the vintage, we have observed remarkable temperature variations between day and night. The harvest has been considerably anticipated; the production has been slightly lower than usual, but the grapes were in perfect conditions and of good quality. The correct timing of the harvest ensured a good aromatic expression and good acidity values for all the wines.
Analytical data:
– alcohol: 12.96% vol
– acidity: 7.30 g/l
– residual sugar: 0.40 g/l
– sulphites: 90 mg/l
– pressure: 5 bar
First vintage:
2018