Grapes | Exclusively from Glera (Prosecco) grapes from our own estate vineyards |
Location | Hills of Susegana (the classic zone of Prosecco) |
Elevation | 90 metres |
Exposure | South |
Soil profile | Predominantly clay |
Vineyard density | 4,000 vines/hectare |
Vineyard yeld | 130 q/ha |
Harvest period | September 10-30 |
Pressing | De-stemming and gentle pressing |
Fermentation containers | Temperature-controlled stainless steel |
Fermentation period | 6-8 days |
Maturation containers | Temperature-controlled stainless steel |
Maturation period | 3 months on the fine lees |
Second fermentation | Charmat method in pressure fermenters |
Bottle ageing | 3 months |
Appearance | Pale straw colour, with delicate, long-lasting bubbles |
Bouquet | Refined, fragrant, delicately fragrant |
Palate | Full-flavoured, crisp, and elegant |
Alcohol | 11,5% vol. |
Residual sugar | 17 g/l |
Acidity | 5,5 g/l |