We could present the colour, the aspect of this wine, or more, praise its fragrance, its flavour and emphasise the persistence of its perlage. However, as for any kind of art, it will be the individual to value its virtues and peculiarities with his own point of view.
Grape variety
Timorasso 100%
Wine
Colli Tortonesi “Terre di Libarna” Spumante
Vineyard exposure South, South-West
Soil composition Clayey, calcareous with medium texture
Vine density 4.000 plants/hectare
Cultivation system The utmost care of our vineyards: short pruning by “Classic Guyot” system, manual thinning and cultivation in an environmentally responsible way
Harvest Manual into crates
Vinification process Soft pressing, fermentation in stainless steel tanks, one year of ageing in steel at controlled temperature, a period of stay on lees followed by Batonnage; secondary fermentation in pressurised tank; six months in a closed tank
Colour Bright straw yellow with greenish highlights
Visual aspect Fine and persistent perlage
Fragrance Delicate with citrus fruits aroma and mineral notes
Flavour Savoury, fresh, pleasing with a fine sour and a light bitter aftertaste
Service temperature 6° – 8° C
Bottle Champagne bottle
Food pairings This wine is excellent as an aperitif, ideal with an entrée, or with first and second courses, in particular «risotto», white meat, seafood and fish
