Cantine Ceci
Otello FTF Bolle di Chardonnay
| Denomination | IGT Emilia |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 11.0% by volume |
| Area | Emilia-Romagna (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Martinotti Method (Charmat) |
- Origin and grape variety: Emilia IGT, pure Chardonnay from Emilia-Romagna
- Method: Martinotti-Charmat method; recyclable aluminium bottle
- Aroma and colour: notes of lily of the valley, iris and apple; straw yellow colour with golden highlights
- Flavour: fresh and balanced taste, pleasant minerality and a slightly sweet finish (11% vol)
- Temperature and pairings: serve at 6–8 °C; ideal with sushi, raw fish, fruit and dry desserts
Description
What kind of wine it is
Ceci Otello Bolle di Chardonnay is a sparkling white wine that fully enhances the qualities of Chardonnay. In the glass, it displays a bright straw yellow colour with golden highlights and a fine perlage. The bouquet reveals elegant notes of lily of the valley, iris and crisp apple. On the palate, it is immediate and well-balanced, with a clear freshness that leads the sip towards a delicately sweet and pleasantly mineral finish.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Emilia-Romagna, within the Emilia denomination area. Produced by Ceci, a historic winery founded in 1938 by Otello Ceci, it reflects a strong vocation for drinkability. The regional interpretation of Chardonnay offers a direct and satisfying character. The local soils and climate enhance the pronounced freshness of the fruit, expressing an authentic territorial connection.
How it is produced
The August harvest of the grapes is followed by meticulous white vinification. The sparkling process takes place using the Martinotti method, an essential technique for preserving the aromatic liveliness. With an acidity of 6.2 g/L and a slight residual sugar, the tasting experience is finely balanced and smooth. Served chilled, it pairs harmoniously with salads, sushi and raw fish, and is also perfect with fruit and dry pastries.
History and Curiosities
Born in 1938 from the intuition of Otello Ceci, this Chardonnay tells the story of the evolution of a historic family winery, which transformed from a small trattoria into a benchmark for sparkling wines. Today, under the guidance of oenologist Alessandro Ceci, the company combines tradition and sustainability through the For The Future project. Their environmental commitment takes shape in an innovative 100% recyclable aluminium bottle: lightweight and able to chill quickly, it is perfect for preserving the elegance of a wine produced with the meticulous Martinotti method.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1938
- Oenologist: Alessandro Ceci
- Bottles produced: 2.500.000
They closed their restaurant and launched Cantine Ceci, and set out on their adventure in the world of wine, the beginning of a tradition that would evolve over the years as the Ceci brothers discovered their love for grape growing, for wine, and for those poetic bubbling casks that inspired and shaped their goals and aspirations.
Today, Otello's grandchildren run the family business: Alessandro, Maria Teresa, Maria Paola, Elisa, and Chiara. They represent the new spirit of the winery as they continue to build on their family's past achievements, creating an even richer winemaking tradition for the generations that follow.
Their goal is that of allowing the appellation to express everything that this land has to give. They aim for top quality with the products that they put out into the market. They constantly reach for innovation in their products, whether in the flavour profile or in the packaging. They sell their sparkling wines and their flagship Otello NeroDiLambrusco in a square-shaped bottle, an entirely new and unique way to present the wines.
The rapid expansion of the winery began in the 1990s with the launch of its Lambrusco Terre Verdiane, a wine that created renewed interest in the grape variety. All of this and the deep local roots of the Ceci family keep Cantine Ceci closely connected to the appellation. This relationship allows the Ceci family members not to be afraid when it comes to expanding their business. They work together every day knowing that they believe in their values and that not one of them would live or work anywhere else. Read more
| Name | Ceci Otello FTF Bolle di Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Type | White bubbly |
| Denomination | Emilia IGT |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 11.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna |
| Vendor | Cantine Ceci |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in 1938 from the intuition of Otello Ceci, this Chardonnay tells the story of the evolution of a historic family winery, which transformed from a small trattoria into a benchmark for sparkling wines. Today, under the guidance of oenologist Alessandro Ceci, the company combines tradition and sustainability through the For The Future project. Their environmental commitment takes shape in an innovative 100% recyclable aluminium bottle: lightweight and able to chill quickly, it is perfect for preserving the elegance of a wine produced with the meticulous Martinotti method. |
| Origin | Emilia-Romagna, Italy |
| Harvest | Second half of August |
| Production technique | Martinotti method (Charmat) |
| Wine making | White vinification, Martinotti (Charmat) method |
| Aging | Martinotti Method (Charmat) |
| Total acidity | 6.2 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 9.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |