Altemasi (Cavit)
Trento Riserva Graal Brut 2018
| Denomination | DOC Trento Spumante Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | The prise de mousse took place in April, after a period of maturation of the base wine. Disgorgement was carried out 70 months after bottling. |
- Name: Trentodoc Riserva Graal Brut 2018, Traditional Method, 12.5% vol
- Grape variety: 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir from vineyards located between 500 and 700 metres above sea level
- Ageing on the lees: first disgorgement after 70 months to achieve finesse and persistence
- Tasting notes: red apple, citrus fruits, bread crust and almond; fine perlage
- Pairings: roast fish, white meats, cheeses and filled pasta
Description
What kind of wine it is
Riserva Graal is a Brut sparkling wine with an elegant profile, an authentic expression of Trentodoc by Altemasi. This Traditional Method is created from a refined blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, selected to enhance finesse and structure. In the glass, it displays a straw yellow colour with golden highlights, enriched by a fine and continuous perlage. The bouquet is complex, with notes of red apple and citrus blending with hints of bread crust and sweet almond. On the palate, it is savoury, balanced, and features a clear acidity that ensures a long-lasting finish. Its pronounced harmony pairs beautifully with roasted fish, white meats, cheeses, and filled pasta.
Where it comes from
The grapes for this Trento come from the highest and most renowned hillside areas of the region, including the Hills of Trento, the Brentonico Plateau, and the Valle dei Laghi. The vineyards are situated between five hundred and seven hundred metres above sea level, an ideal altitude to ensure optimal ripening and preserve vibrant freshness. The fluvio-glacial and volcanic soils, which are generally shallow, impart a distinct savoury character and great precision on the palate. This unique mountain environment is crucial in defining the aromatic elegance and structural balance that characterise the wine.
How it is produced
The production process begins with manual harvesting and gentle pressing. The first fermentation of the must takes place at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks and barrels. Once the base wine has matured, the secondary fermentation occurs in the bottle according to the Traditional Method. The complexity is achieved through a long ageing on the lees for seventy months before disgorgement. This maturation gives the wine an enveloping profile, while maintaining a dry and expressive Brut dosage.
History and Curiosities
The Riserva Graal Trentodoc by Altemasi was created as a tribute to high-altitude vineyards and takes its name from the legendary chalice of the Arthurian cycle. Produced by Cavit only in the finest vintages, this vintage sparkling wine from 2018 achieves extraordinary complexity thanks to an impressive 70 months of ageing on the lees before disgorgement. A true expression of elegance, celebrated by prestigious wine awards including the renowned 5 Grappoli Bibenda and the 3 Gold Stars Veronelli.
Awards
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2018
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2018
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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 Riserva Graal Brut 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Trento DOC |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Altemasi (Cavit) |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Riserva Graal Trentodoc by Altemasi was created as a tribute to high-altitude vineyards and takes its name from the legendary chalice of the Arthurian cycle. Produced by Cavit only in the finest vintages, this vintage sparkling wine from 2018 achieves extraordinary complexity thanks to an impressive 70 months of ageing on the lees before disgorgement. A true expression of elegance, celebrated by prestigious wine awards including the renowned 5 Grappoli Bibenda and the 3 Gold Stars Veronelli. |
| Origin | The highest hilly areas most suited to sparkling wine production in Trentino (Hills of Trento, Brentonico Plateau and Valle dei Laghi) |
| Soil composition | Medium-textured soils, of fluvio-glacial and volcanic origin, moderately shallow. |
| Yield per hectare | Approximately 70 hectolitres per hectare |
| Fermentation | 70 months on the lees |
| Production technique | Metodo classico (metodo tradizionale) |
| Wine making | Perfectly ripe grapes harvested by hand in crates; gentle pressing and separation of the must fractions; fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel and barriques. Sparkling wine produced using the traditional method with secondary fermentation after maturation of the base wine and extended ageing on the lees (at least 36 months; first disgorgement after 70 months from bottling). |
| Aging | The prise de mousse took place in April, after a period of maturation of the base wine. Disgorgement was carried out 70 months after bottling. |
| Total acidity | 6.0 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 5.0 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 22.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |