Vino Spumante di Qualità (VSQ) – Rosé Metodo Classico sparkling wine
Grape variety:
Pinot Noir
Production area:
foothills of Casteggio
Soil:
lime/clay
Vineyards orientation:
NE-NW
Vineyards altitude:
140-200 m AMSL
Training system:
simple Guyot
Average age of the vines:
16 years
Vine density:
5.000 vines per hectare
Yield:
1-1,2 kg per vine
Harvest:
the grapes are hand-harvested in 17 kg boxes, carefully selecting the best ones. We pick the grapes early in the morning in order to press them at a natural cool temperature.
Vinification:
the grapes are gently pressed. The free-run must is then naturally clarified. 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. 14-month ageing on the lees.
Sight:
pale rosé colour. Visible and persistent perlage.
Nose:
fragrant and vibrant, with notes of wild strawberry and red flowers. Delicate and elegant, it ends with a final note of fresh spice (white pepper) and Seville orange peel.
Palate:
inviting, rich and well-balanced, with a crisp acidity and mineral overtones in the long finish.
Vintage
2019
Date of harvest:
August 26th 2019
Date of tirage:
June 15th 2020
Date of disgorging:
August 2021
2019 production:
11.764 bottles (0.75 l)
Notes about the 2019 vintage:
regular vintage, with medium-high rainfall in May, quite hot summer and a few drought moments. Weather was fresh at harvest, especially at the end of it. All wines were graced with good aromatic qualities and a good level of acidity.
Analytical data:
– alcohol: 13,2% vol
– acidity: 7,5 g/l
– residual sugar: 3,5 g/l
– sulphites: 85 mg/l
– pressure: 4,5 bar
First vintage:
2011
Vinibuoni d’Italia 2021: Crown award (vintage 2018)
AIS Lombardia Viniplus 2020: Four Camunian Roses (vintage 2016)