ANNO DOMINI 1579
WHITE SPARKLING WINE
It’s our recognition to the presence of the “Verdicchio” grapevine in the Area of Matelica dating back to the 16th century. Land of always surprising resources that well welcomed even an international and noble variety like Chardonnay.
This sparkling wine is therefore born from the early harvest of selected grapes of Verdicchio and Chardonnay carefully processed to enhance its freshness and savory acidity as well as the wide aromatic richness consist of elegant fruit and floral aromas.
With a savory and fresh taste thanks to the second fermentation in stainlees steel tanks (Charmat method) is enriched with a fine and persistent perlage.
It’s our recognition to the presence of the “Verdicchio” grapevine in the Area of Matelica dating back to the 16th century. Land of always surprising resources that well welcomed even an international and noble variety like Chardonnay.<br>
This sparkling wine is therefore born from the early harvest of selected grapes of Verdicchio and Chardonnay carefully processed to enhance its freshness and savory acidity as well as the wide aromatic richness consist of elegant fruit and floral aromas.<br>
With a savory and fresh taste thanks to the second fermentation in stainlees steel tanks (Charmat method) is enriched with a fine and persistent perlage.
| Type of wine | White sparkling wine. |
| Production area | Matelica (MC) – 350 m a.s.l. |
| Soil type | Clay and calcareous. |
| Grape variety | Verdicchio 50%, Chardonnay 50% |
| Average yield production | 10 – 11 tons per ha |
| Processing | Early harvest of the grapes (early August), soft pressing of the grapes, cold settling of the must, fermentation process is carried out at low controlled temperature (14-16°C) by using selected yeasts. Second fermentation in stainless steel tanks with the Charmat method at 12°C (end of August) |
| Maturation | sur lie maturation for 3 months (from September to November), 2 months after bottling (from December to January |
| Appearance | Fine white foam with outstanding persistence |
| Colour | Whitish straw yellow with greenish reflections |
| Bouquet | Elegant and intense with floral (acacia and broom) and fruity notes, (grapefruit, apple, apricot and peach). |
| Flavor | Fresh and fragrant with great and pleasant final salinity. Fine and persistent |
| Consumption | Within two years after the harvest |
| Food matches | Hors d’oeuvre, raw fish, first courses based on seafood. Also suitable for aperitif. |
| Serving temperature | 8-10°C. |
| Bottle size | 0.75 l |
