Oltrepò Pavese – Controlled Designation of Origin – Sparkling
ORIGIN: Province of Pavia
VINE VARIETY: Minimum 85% Barbera, with Croatina, Merlot, and Cabernet.
SOIL: Clayey and silty with limestone marl, located around the 45° parallel north.
GRAPEVINE CULTIVATION: Guyot
HARVEST: Mechanical
VINIFICATION: Crushing and de-stemming with skin maceration, followed by temperature-controlled fermentation with selected yeasts.
AGING: Aged in stainless steel tanks, followed by natural re-fermentation in autoclave at 20°C. Throughout the process, the wine undergoes rigorous analytical checks to ensure its integrity.
BOTTLING: Cold sterile
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 11.5% vol.
COLOR: Ruby red with bright reflections.
NOSE: Vinous with spicy notes reminiscent of mint and sage.
TASTE: Balanced, appropriately tannic, savory with a pleasant sparkle.
INTERNATIONAL PAIRINGS: Stew – Ireland, Almond Chicken – China.
SERVICNG TEMPERATURE: 14° - 16°C
