Abate Nero
Cuvee dell'Abate Riserva Brut 2015
| Denomination | DOC Trento Spumante Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Secondary fermentation and ageing on selected lees for at least 120 months. |
- Name: Trento DOC Riserva Brut 2015, Traditional Method
- Grape variety: 90% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Noir
- Ageing: at least 120 months on selected lees
- Perlage and colour: golden straw yellow, extremely fine and persistent bubbles
- Notes and serving: linden, honey and bread; serve at 8–10 °C with meat or fish
Description
What kind of wine it is
Abate Nero Cuvée dell’Abate Riserva Brut is a sparkling wine of great structure that combines Chardonnay and Pinot Noir through the Traditional Method. Characterised by a bright straw yellow colour with golden highlights and an extremely fine perlage, it offers a rich and complex aromatic profile. Scents of linden and hawthorn flowers intertwine with notes of ripe fruit, honey and toasted tones reminiscent of freshly baked bread. On the palate, it is intense and complex, able to elegantly accompany structured dishes from both land and sea.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Trento production area, an authentic expression of the Trentino-Alto Adige region. The grapes come from the most suitable vineyards, selected to ensure depth and consistent stylistic continuity. The influence of the mountain climate gives the wine marked liveliness and a broad aromatic profile, supported by a long-lasting taste. The artisanal work of the Abate Nero winery enhances the richness of the soil, translating it into an elegant and refined sensory profile.
How it is produced
The production process begins with gentle pressing, followed by an initial fermentation in steel tanks. The subsequent refermentation in the bottle follows the strict steps of the Traditional Method. The wine rests on the lees for at least one hundred and twenty months: a very long ageing period that gives the bouquet extraordinary breadth. This maturation imparts a deep and persistent flavour to the blend, enriched by hints of bread crust, citrus nuances and delicate vanilla notes, all harmonised by the typical balance of the Brut dosage.
History and Curiosities
The Cuvée dell’Abate Riserva Brut 2015 is the most prestigious sparkling wine from the Abate Nero winery, a true symbol of over forty years of artisanal excellence. This extraordinary Trentodoc Metodo Classico reveals all its charm thanks to a slow maturation on the lees for over 120 months, a skilful wait that bestows the palate with exceptional evolutionary complexity. Awarded the highest accolades by Gambero Rosso, Bibenda and AIS, this majestic Riserva Brut is the perfect seal for grand occasions, thanks to its extremely fine perlage and elegant, enveloping aromas.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1973
- Oenologist: Andrea Tiefenthaler
- Bottles produced: 61.000
- Hectares: 1
Patience is at home here, the wine rests on the lees for frothing much longer than usual. Don't be surprised, therefore, if you find dates on the label that date back a few decades. Every stage is manual, for direct control of every single bottle: only in this way does Abate Nero achieve its charm. Read more
| Name | Abate Nero Trento Riserva Cuvee dell'Abate Brut 2015 |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Trento DOC |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Abate Nero |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Cuvée dell’Abate Riserva Brut 2015 is the most prestigious sparkling wine from the Abate Nero winery, a true symbol of over forty years of artisanal excellence. This extraordinary Trentodoc Metodo Classico reveals all its charm thanks to a slow maturation on the lees for over 120 months, a skilful wait that bestows the palate with exceptional evolutionary complexity. Awarded the highest accolades by Gambero Rosso, Bibenda and AIS, this majestic Riserva Brut is the perfect seal for grand occasions, thanks to its extremely fine perlage and elegant, enveloping aromas. |
| Origin | Trento (TN) |
| Harvest | 2015 |
| Fermentation | At least 120 months |
| Production technique | Traditional method (second fermentation in the bottle) |
| Wine making | Traditional white vinification with gentle pressing of the grapes and first fermentation in stainless steel; second fermentation and ageing on selected lees for at least 120 months. |
| Aging | Secondary fermentation and ageing on selected lees for at least 120 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |