{"product_id":"kettmeir-alto-adige-athesis-metodo-classico-brut-2023","title":"Kettmeir Alto Adige Athesis Metodo Classico Brut 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAthesis Metodo Classico Brut is a sparkling wine that embodies the essence of the Alto Adige region. Created from a \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e including Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir, it stands out for its bright straw-yellow colour. Produced according to the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, it offers a dry, fresh and harmonious profile, enhanced by an \u003cstrong\u003eextremely fine and persistent perlage\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the nose, it reveals fruity aromas and a delicate hint of yeast, finishing with a pleasant aftertaste of dried fruit. It is perfect for accompanying starters and refined fish dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from vineyards located on the hills of Oltreadige and Bassa Atesina, at an altitude between 450 and 700 metres. The vines grow on \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous\u003c\/strong\u003e and clay soils, which give the wine vibrant freshness and great expressive clarity. The \u003cstrong\u003eKettmeir\u003c\/strong\u003e winery enhances the mountain vocation of these lands, carefully tending each bunch to ensure the quality needed to support the long \u003cstrong\u003esecondary fermentations in the cellar\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process involves separate vinification for each variety. After gentle pressing, \u003cstrong\u003etemperature-controlled fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e takes place in steel tanks, where the base wine rests until spring. The subsequent prise de mousse initiates a slow maturation in the bottle. The prolonged \u003cstrong\u003eageing on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e lasts at least twenty-four months before disgorgement, a crucial wait to develop the structural complexity and fragrance that define the character of this \u003cstrong\u003ebrut sparkling wine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1919, the historic winery \u003cstrong\u003eKettmeir\u003c\/strong\u003e has embodied the winemaking excellence of South Tyrol, skilfully combining tradition and innovation. The elegant \u003cstrong\u003eAthesis Metodo Classico Brut 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrates this prestigious heritage through meticulous ageing of at least \u003cstrong\u003e24 months on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e, which gives the sparkling wine an extremely fine and persistent perlage. The prized grapes, grown on the calcareous soils between Caldaro and Salorno, release fresh fruity aromas and a harmonious aftertaste of dried fruit, offering an exceptionally dry and refined sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kettmeir","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47663931424939,"sku":"62381","price":35.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-ch\/products\/kettmeir-alto-adige-athesis-metodo-classico-brut-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}