Calatroni
Calatroni Inganno 572 Metodo Classico Brut
| Denomination | VSQ |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Riesling |
| Aging | 9 m onths on the yeasts in temperature controlled cellar. Disgorging à la glace is done by us. |
Description
This Metodo Classico sparkling wine from Riesling Italico grapes ages just 9 months on the lees and is our homage to the ancient legend. His golden colour and the fresh, pure notes of Reinette apple evoke the 12 virgins, while its mineral character and frank taste reflect Alboin’s temper: a tough, but good-hearted man. Enjoy it as a pre-meal drink at 6-8 °C, making a stop in Alboin street in Pavia, observing the quiet flowing of the Ticino river.
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Pairings
- Start up year: 1964
- Oenologist: Cristian Calatroni
- Bottles produced: 150.000
- Hectares: 25
Today, the Calatroni brothers grow about 25 hectares of organic vineyards with the invaluable help of their parents Fausto and Marisa, embracing sustainability as the core value of their philosophy of work. In recent years we opened our agriturismo and launched our hospitality program. Visiting our winery is not just a chance to taste our wines: we hope to offer you an insight into the Oltrepò Pavese region and its wine & food culture, to let you feel the passion that constantly fuels our love for wine and to share with you our vision and our dreams. Read more
| Name | Calatroni Inganno 572 Metodo Classico Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | VSQ |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Riesling |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Calatroni |
| Story | Pavia, 572 A.D. It’s Easter eve and Alboin, king of the Longobards, finally conquered the city after a terrible 3 years’ siege. The people of Pavia, fearing his ruthless vengeance, tried to gain favour with the new king giving him gold, jewels and 12 beautiful virgins as gifts. An old baker added a dove-shaped cake to the gifts. Being Easter time, he begged the king to be merciful with the citizens and to respect the doves, symbols of peace. Alboin consented to the strange request of the old baker, but soon became aware of the trick: when he kept asking the name of the virgins, they all replied “My name’s Dove”. Even if fooled, Alboin kept the promise. |
| Origin | Montecalvo Versiggia (PV) |
| Climate | Altitude: 350 m. a.s.l. Exposure: North-West. |
| Soil composition | Limestone-rich soils. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 4000-4500 |
| Yield per hectare | 0,5 tons |
| Harvest | Last decade of August. |
| Wine making | Once harvested, the grapes are bought in small baskets to our cellar where they are softly pressed to extract only the best aromas. |
| Aging | 9 m onths on the yeasts in temperature controlled cellar. Disgorging à la glace is done by us. |
| Year production | 4000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |