| Type |
White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Grape varieties |
50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Nero |
| History |
Nestled outside the medieval town of Orvieto, the Decugnano estate has long been associated with winemaking. Records dating from 1212 confirm the presence of monks who dedicated themselves to the cultivation of local vines. The land remained under the ownership of the Church until the unification of Italy in 1861, when the estate was sold to private investors. In 1973 it passed into the hands of the Barbi family, wine merchants since the 1920s, whose work has elevated the quality of the estate’s wines to new levels and gained international recognition for the protected designation of origin of Orvieto Classico DOC. |
| Soil composition |
Decugnano dei Barbi covers 54 hectares, 33 of which are planted with vines. Unlike the rest of the DOC Orvieto Classico area, the soil in Decugnano is of marine origin, created in the Pliocene epoch. Fossils of oysters and shells scattered in abundance in the soil testify to the presence of the ancient sea that covered this land almost 2.5 million years ago. The light-coloured sandy soil, rich in calcium, provides an ideal environment for vines. The clay component, although limited, helps to retain water in particularly dry seasons while the calcium provides the ideal micro-nutrients for the development of the grapes. Complementing the soil structure are factors that are very important for growing quality grapes: an ideal microclimate, constant ventilation and a significant temperature range between day and night, which is essential for retaining acidity and aromas. As a result, our wines display a distinct minerality and freshness, as well as a great capacity for ageing. |
| Harvest |
The Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes were harvested by hand at the beginning of August, in small crates to ensure that the grapes arrived at the winery in optimal conditions. The yield per hectare was very low (40/50 quintals). |
| Vinification |
The whole bunches were cooled and then gently pressed. The grape yield in must was 50%. Fermentation took place in steel. The drawing of the sparkling wine base took place in May 2018. |
| Ageing |
For the second fermentation, the bottles were transported to the winery's caves, where they then remained at a constant temperature of 13 °C for 42 months. Disgorgement of the first batch took place in mid-October 2021. |
| On offer |
Price Decugnano dei Barbi Metodo Classico Brut Millesimato 2019 € 25.19
ex VAT
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