Type |
White charmat method sparkling wine dry |
Climate |
Moderate temperatures with cold winters and warm, dry summers. Average rainfall: 1250 mm. with heaviest fall in June and November; lightest in January and August. Solar radiation, April to October: 92,745 cal/cm2. |
Soil composition |
Mixed soils, well-drained, medium-deep. |
Yield per hectare |
135 quintals per hectare (at maximum). |
Harvest |
September 20 - October 10. |
Vinification |
Light pressing with bladder presses, settling of must, fermentation at controlled temperatures (18-20 °C) with cultured yeasts. |
Ageing |
Contact with fine lees in stainless steel for three months. |
Pairing |
A good accompaniment to light fruit- and vegetable-based dishes. Ideal for all ‘summer’ recipes. The optimum wine for fish and for enjoying as an aperitif. |