Altemasi (Cavit)
Trento Pas Dosé 2020
| Denomination | DOC Trento Spumante Bianco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees for up to 47 months from bottling (Traditional Method in the bottle). |
- Classic method without dosage: Dry Trento DOC sparkling wine with zero residual sugar
- Grape composition: 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir from mountain vineyards between 450 and 600 metres
- Ageing on the lees: 47 months in the bottle for greater complexity and refinement
- Aromas: apple and peach, bergamot; hints of yellow plum, dried apricot and aniseed
- Flavour and pairings: full and savoury taste, almond finish; suitable for oysters and cured meats
Description
What type of wine it is
Trento Pas Dosé by Altemasi is an elegant Classic Method sparkling wine that expresses all the purity of the Trentino territory. It is born from a refined blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, combining the finesse of the first grape with the structure of the second. This wine falls under the prestigious Trento denomination and is distinguished by its dry and rigorous style, being a Pas Dosé with no added sugar. On the palate, it is full and structured, offering a savoury, lively sip and a rich finish, enhanced by a pleasant almond note, ideal for those seeking an essential and complex flavour profile.
Where it comes from
The grapes destined for this wine come from highly suited areas of Trentino-Alto Adige, including the Valle dei Laghi, the Valle di Cembra and the evocative Dolomite slopes. The vineyards are located at altitudes between 450 and 600 metres above sea level, where they benefit from significant diurnal temperature variations, essential for preserving the freshness and natural acidity of the grapes. The soils vary from the gravelly fluvio-glacial deposits of the Valle di Cembra, to the well-drained calcareous-marly matrices of the Valle dei Laghi, to the limestone soils rich in skeleton of the Dolomite slopes, giving the wine its characteristic savouriness.
How it is produced
Production begins in late August with the manual harvesting of the grapes in crates, ensuring a careful selection of the bunches. In the cellar, the must undergoes soft pressing and is then fermented in stainless steel containers. Following the dictates of the Classic Method, the second fermentation takes place in the bottle during the month of April. The wine then ages for 47 months on the lees, acquiring depth and aromatic complexity. At the end of this long process, disgorgement is carried out with zero dosage, enhancing the authentic identity of the grapes and the terroir.
History and interesting facts
The 2020 vintage of Altemasi’s Trento DOC Pas Dosé was characterised by a mild winter and spring, which favoured early budding. Well-distributed summer rainfall and significant Alpine temperature fluctuations preserved the high acidity of the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. Aged on the lees for 47 months, this Traditional Method sparkling wine perfectly expresses the character of the limestone soils and Trentino mountain viticulture.
Awards
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2020
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2020
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Thanks to not less than 36 months in contact with the lees, this is one of the finest and most elegant sparkling wines in our range. From the award-winning Altemasi GRAAL Reserve to the fruity, delicious Rosé. Read more
| Name | Altemasi Trento Pas Dose 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine pas dosé |
| Denomination | Trento DOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Altemasi (Cavit) |
| Story | History and interesting facts The 2020 vintage of Altemasi’s Trento DOC Pas Dosé was characterised by a mild winter and spring, which favoured early budding. Well-distributed summer rainfall and significant Alpine temperature fluctuations preserved the high acidity of the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. Aged on the lees for 47 months, this Traditional Method sparkling wine perfectly expresses the character of the limestone soils and Trentino mountain viticulture. |
| Origin | Trentino-South Tyrol (Valley of the Lakes, Cembra Valley and Dolomite slopes) |
| Climate | Significant temperature variations between day and night; altitude 450–600 m above sea level. |
| Soil composition | Calcareous soils rich in stones; well-drained calcareous-marly matrices; gravelly fluvio-glacial deposits. |
| Yield per hectare | 60 hectolitres per hectare |
| Harvest | The grape harvest begins at the end of August. |
| Fermentation | 47 months |
| Production technique | Traditional Method (secondary fermentation in the bottle) |
| Wine making | Fully ripe grapes harvested by hand in crates; gentle pressing and fermentation in stainless steel. After the maturation of the base wine, secondary fermentation in the bottle (Traditional Method) in April; ageing on the lees for up to 47 months from bottling. Disgorgement without the addition of liqueur or sugars (zero dosage, pas dosé). |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees for up to 47 months from bottling (Traditional Method in the bottle). |
| Total acidity | 5.7 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 23.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |