| Type |
Rosé classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Grape varieties |
50% Nebbiolo, 50% Pinot Nero |
| History |
This wine takes its name from the small chapel on the slopes of the vineyard, dedicated to "Our Lady of the Snow". In 1787 Thomas Jefferson, at the time ambassador to France, came to Italy to study rice cultivation. Stopping in Turin, he tasted Nebbiolo for the first time. Giving us one of the most authoritative accounts of the taste of the time, he describes this wine as "almost as sweet as soft Madeira, as dry on the palate as Bordeaux and as lively as Champagne". As wine lovers, we could not resist the allure of trying our hand at a classic method that would embrace this ancient and forgotten history. |
| Soil composition |
The calcareous and poor soil forces the vines to dig deep, giving the wine an extraordinary minerality. |
| Harvest |
Harvesting takes place between the second half of August and the beginning of September. Harvesting, as well as transport in small crates, is done manually to preserve the fruit intact. Nostra Signora della Neve is a rosé de saignée. |
| Vinification |
The must is racked off after a short maceration to obtain the rosé colour. |
| Ageing |
Foaming begins in the spring following the harvest, followed by a period of 48-60 months on the lees. |
| Pairing |
Fresh character and an important structure, ideal to accompany an aperitif with raw seafood and sliced meats, and to make each subsequent course even more enjoyable. |
| On offer |
Price Vajra G.D. Spumante N.S. della Neve Rosé Metodo Classico Extra Brut CHF 27.46
inc VAT
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