Cesarini Sforza
Trento Brut
| Denomination | DOC Trento Spumante Bianco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for 24 to 36 months (minimum 24 months) |
- Traditional method: Second fermentation in the bottle with ageing on the lees for 24–36 months
- Grapes and style: 100% Chardonnay, Trento DOC Brut non-vintage, 12.5% vol
- Aromas: Notes of citrus and white flowers with hints of brioche and candyfloss
- Taste and perlage: Creamy and fresh on the palate, lively acidity and a fine, persistent perlage
- Serving: Serve at 6–8 °C to enhance the fresh and creamy palate
Description
What kind of wine it is
Cesarini Sforza Trento Brut is a sparkling wine that fully expresses the character of Trento. Made from Chardonnay grapes, it is produced using the Traditional Method. In the glass, it displays a brilliant gold colour, enlivened by a fine and persistent perlage. The bouquet combines clear notes of citrus and white flowers with subtle hints of brioche and candyfloss. On the palate, it offers a creamy and fresh sip, supported by lively acidity that prolongs its balance through to the finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from highly renowned winegrowing areas among the Avisiane Hills, the Cembra Valley and the Valsugana. The vineyards are situated on slopes facing south and south-east, at an altitude between 350 and 700 metres, an ideal setting for the regular ripening of Chardonnay. The geological composition alternates between deep, loamy-clay soils, rich in dolomitic rock, and well-drained calcareous and porphyritic soils. This territorial diversity results in great aromatic clarity and pronounced structural finesse, enhancing the natural elegance of the grape variety.
How it is produced
The Chardonnay harvest takes place between the end of August and the beginning of September. Production begins with a first fermentation in stainless steel, a technique aimed at preserving the integrity of the primary aromas. The prise de mousse follows the rules of the Traditional Method, with the second fermentation taking place in the bottle. The wine then undergoes a slow ageing on the lees lasting between 24 and 36 months. This long rest enriches the texture and aromatic complexity, giving the glass a dynamic and distinctly fresh profile.
History and Curiosities
Created in 1974, Cesarini Sforza Trento Brut is a proud ambassador of the local sparkling wine tradition. This prestigious label is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes, expertly crafted according to the strict Traditional Method. The patient ageing on the lees, which lasts from twenty-four to thirty-six months, gives this sparkling wine a sublime creaminess and a fine, persistent perlage. Awarded by guides such as Decanter and Wine Spectator, it celebrates the elegance of the Trento DOC designation.
Awards
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94/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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3This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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91/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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90/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perlage
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Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1974
- Oenologist: Andrea Buccella
- Bottles produced: 1.000.000
Reviving this ancient legacy, in 1974 Lamberto Cesarini Sforza, together with a small group of entrepreneurs, founded the eponymous winerywith the aim of producing high quality sparkling wines that would be able to impose themselves not only among Trentino producers, but also on the national and international scene.
Today, just like in the origins, Cesarini Sforza holds firm to the three pillars on which the best winemaking culture is founded: tradition, innovation and the pursuit of excellence. Cesarini Sforza, under the aegis of Aquila Reale, makes itself the interpreter of the noblest mountain bubbles, refined and versatile sparkling wines capable of proudly telling all the strength of a unique territory, extraordinarily suited to viticulture. Read more
| Name | Cesarini Sforza Trento Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Trento DOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Cesarini Sforza |
| Story | History and Curiosities Created in 1974, Cesarini Sforza Trento Brut is a proud ambassador of the local sparkling wine tradition. This prestigious label is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes, expertly crafted according to the strict Traditional Method. The patient ageing on the lees, which lasts from twenty-four to thirty-six months, gives this sparkling wine a sublime creaminess and a fine, persistent perlage. Awarded by guides such as Decanter and Wine Spectator, it celebrates the elegance of the Trento DOC designation. |
| Origin | Avisiane Hills (north of Trento), Cembra Valley, Valsugana |
| Soil composition | Structured, clay-loam, deep soils, rich in dolomite rock fragments (Werfen siltstones); partly on shallow, less structured, calcareous soils from white and grey shale debris, well-drained, porphyritic soils |
| Harvest | Late August - early September |
| Fermentation | 24–36 months |
| Production technique | Classic Method (traditional method) with tirage and bottle fermentation |
| Wine making | First fermentation in stainless steel tanks; sparkling achieved using the Traditional Method (tirage and second fermentation in the bottle); ageing on the lees for 24–36 months. |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for 24 to 36 months (minimum 24 months) |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |