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Ancestral Method
Ancestral method. The strong contact with the yeast increases the bouquet and you can notice the deposit of yeast at the bottom of the bottle!
Pignoletto is an ancient knowledge of the Colli Bolognesi, already mentioned by Plinio il Vecchio in Naturalis Historia in the first century AD. as "Pinum Laetum". "Wine not so sweet to be good", but this has been reported by Romans who mix honey and spices with wine!
Details
Grape Variety: Grechetto Gentile (Pignoletto)
Alcohol content: 12% Vol
Vinification: Soft pressing of whole or de-stemmed grapes at a controlled temperature. The must is then decanted with the primary fermentation taking place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. Secondary (natural) fermentation takes place in the bottle.
Known Sensory: The wine displays the characteristic lees or yeast residue at the bottom of the bottle, typical of bottle fermented wines. The wine is a bright platinum colour caused by the fermentation residues. It has a fruity bouquet with hints of apple and pear together with yeast notes and delicate “bread crust” tones typical of bottle fermented wines. It is dry and has pleasant mineral undertones.
Accomponiments: Perfect with Emilian pasta dishes, charcuterie, as well as traditional roast poultry and rabbit.
Service Temp.: 10 - 12° C
Size: Bottle 0.75 l
Additional Information
| Type of Wine | Sparkling |
|---|---|
| Grape | Grechetto Gentile, Pignoletto |
| Accomponiments | Sausage |