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Brut Metodo Classico

Sicilia

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Release Price

Drink Window

12.5%

ABV

3.05

pH

6.85

TA

4.5

RS

Nose

A Metodo Classico on Etna? Yes indeed! An extraordinary surprise given to us by
this Sicilian mountain thanks to the freshness of the Carricante grapes harvested slightly before time and thanks to the fine sand which together succeed in generating not only floral aromas, which are never overpowering, but also that of citrus fruit with great mineral power that supports a refined and lasting ‘perlage’.

Palate

In the mouth the wine flows smoothly and softly with a delicate flavour of citrus and passion fruit. A surprising and enchanting taste, rich and at the finish punctuated with aromas of the Mediterranean macchia.

Growing Conditions

- VINEYARD: Sciaranuova. Castiglione di Sicilia (Catania)

- TYPE OF SOIL: The land has perfect aspect and location, black with lava sands, and for this extraordinarily rich in minerals; surrounded by woods and more recent lava flows.

- ALTITUDE: 850 m a.s.l.

-YIELD PER HECTARE: 90 quintals.

- TRAINING SYSTEM: Spurred cordon and Guyot.

- PLANTING DENSITY: 5,000 vines per hectare.

Harvest

20 September.

Winemaking

The grapes are harvested early into crates so as to preserve acidity; then they are destalked and undergo soft pressing, the must decanted is racked and inoculated with yeasts, it ferments at 150C in stainless steel vats, the wine thus obtained remains on the fine lees with continual stirring until January, at the end of March it is prepared for the ‘tirage’ and is bottled; it remains on the lees for an average of 20 months, at 120 C, and is then disgorged.

Aging

AGING CAPACITY: from 3 to 5 years.

Food Pairing

Perfect to begin, or finish, any evening, its acid freshness allows it to venture where many vines cannot dare as with an omelette or dishes of particular oiliness.

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