Technical Information
The two grape varieties, Chardonnay and Pinot Nero, come from vineyards which are specifically cultivated for sparkling wine and which are sited on hillsides at mid- high-altitude. Grapes are refrigerated overnight and then undergo whole cluster pressing to obtain a premium quality must for careful, closely monitored vinification. A portion of the Chardonnay is fermented and matured in wood barriques, while the remaining Chardonnay and the Pinot Nero, still separated by variety, ferment in steel at a controlled temperature of 14-16°C and then rest on the lees for a number of months. The different wines (wood-matured Chardonnay, steelmatured Chardonnay and Pinot Nero) are blended and liqueur de tirage is added. The wine is bottled and secondary fermentation takes place in the cellar at 11-12°C, followed by resting on the lees for a minimum of 56 months. After disgorgement and a further period of maturation, the wine is released for sale.
Tasting notes
Straw yellow in colour with golden reflections and enlivened by persistent, extremely fine bubbles. Complex, multi-layered bouquet which ranges from voluptuous notes of candied peel and ripe fruit to intriguing hints of spice and dried fruit. Both vibrant and caressing on the palate, with crisp acidity and an underlying savoury vein. The wine’s effervescence dictates the rhythm for the dance of aromas which flit between fruity scents and indulgent sweet pastries.
Awards and Accolades
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Vinum - Weinguide Deutschland 202292 Points - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige DOC 2015 |
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James Suckling93 Points - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2015 |
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Falstaff91 Points - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2015 |
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Luca Gardini92 Points - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2014 |
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WineHunter AwardAward Gold - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2015 |
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Gambero Rosso3 Glasses - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2014 |
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Bibenda5 Grappoli - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2015 |
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La Guida Vini Vitae - AIS4 Viti - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2015 |
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I Vini di Veronelli91 Points - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2014 |
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Guida Essenziale ai Vini d'Italia - Doctor Wine94 Points - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2015 |
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Guida Sparkle5 Sfere - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2015 |
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Vini buoni d'Italia4 Stars - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2015 |
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Decanter92 Points - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2015 |
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Le Guide de L'Espresso - The best 100 sparkling wines1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2015 |
