{"product_id":"oltrenero-cuvee-emme-brut-2019","title":"Oltrenero Cuvee Emme Brut 2019","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuvée EMME\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eOltrenero\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eMetodo Classico Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e blanc de noirs made from Pinot Meunier grapes. This sparkling wine from Oltrepò Pavese displays a bright colour with subtle copper highlights. On the nose, it reveals menthol notes, apricot, yellow plum and sweet almond, while on the palate it offers a \u003cstrong\u003efresh profile\u003c\/strong\u003e with a distinctly creamy texture, finishing with elegant hints of pastry and marzipan. Its solid flavour structure was awarded ninety-two points by critic James Suckling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes originate from the area of Zenevredo, near the locality of Il Bosco, situated in the heart of \u003cstrong\u003eOltrepò Pavese\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vines, trained using the Guyot system and over twenty-five years old, draw nourishment from \u003cstrong\u003edeep soils\u003c\/strong\u003e with a clay-silt-limestone matrix and a significant presence of marl. This specific geological composition is essential for imparting the typical flavour tension to Pinot Meunier. The area's microclimate, with its mild winters and regular rainfall, ensures a \u003cstrong\u003egradual ripening\u003c\/strong\u003e of the grapes, enhancing the natural structure and identity of the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are harvested by hand around mid-August. After gentle pressing, the must undergoes primary fermentation in steel tanks for twelve days and then rests on fine lees for about six months, gaining volume and finesse. The prise de mousse strictly follows the principles of the \u003cstrong\u003eMetodo Classico\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003eageing on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e for a period of twenty-four months. The process concludes with a balanced \u003cstrong\u003eBrut dosage\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring a harmonious drink and a clean, precise finish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name of this cuvée pays tribute to \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Meunier\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as the “Miller’s Pinot” due to the white fuzz on its leaves. Produced in the Il Bosco vineyard in Zenevredo, this sparkling wine is a rarity among Italian \u003cstrong\u003eMetodo Classico\u003c\/strong\u003e wines made from a single grape variety. The vines, over 25 years old, yield exceptional grapes, refined for 24 months on the lees with a Brut dosage of 5 g\/L. This meticulous care gives the wine an elegant creaminess, which has been awarded \u003cstrong\u003e92 points by James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oltrenero","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46454737928363,"sku":"61172","price":31.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/oltrenero-cuvee-emme-brut-2019_61172_1_3ae7a467-cde0-4367-9919-234c1ad0d84e.webp?v=1780071561","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-ch\/products\/oltrenero-cuvee-emme-brut-2019","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}