Dorigati
Trento Riserva Brut Methius 2020
Other years:
2019| Denomination | DOC Trento Spumante Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Bottle ageing on the lees for approximately five years, with periodic resuspension, followed by disgorgement and further ageing for 6–8 months before commercialisation. |
| Other years | 2019 |
- Classic method reserve: 2020 Brut Reserve sparkling wine, bottle-fermented
- Grapes: 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir from the hills of Faedo and Pressano
- Long ageing: 5 years on the lees followed by 6–8 months of resting after disgorgement
- Tasting notes: Golden straw yellow, fine perlage, hints of ripe fruit and spices
- Food pairings: No decanting required; ideal with starters, fish dishes or throughout the meal
Description
What type of wine it is
Methius Trento Brut Riserva Dorigati is a sparkling wine produced using the Traditional Method which expresses the authentic character of the Trentino territory. The result of a careful blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, it presents in the glass with a bright straw-yellow colour, golden reflections and a fine, persistent perlage. The aromatic profile is intense, enriched by notes of ripe fruit and delicate spicy nuances. On the palate, it reveals a creamy and enveloping mousse, offering a pleasant sensation of softness combined with a balanced structure, closing with a long aromatic persistence.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the historic hills of Faedo and Pressano, in Trentino, grown at an altitude of between 350 and 500 metres. The Dorigati winery manages the vineyards using the traditional Trentino pergola system, applying short pruning and careful bunch thinning to limit yields and promote aromatic concentration. This balance between altitude and vineyard management defines the style of the wine, whose maturation takes place in Mezzocorona in an atmospheric fully underground cellar, characterised by historic stone-vaulted rooms.
How it is produced
The preparation of the cuvée takes place in spring, with part of the Chardonnay fermented in barrels to provide greater structure. This is followed by slow secondary fermentation in the bottle at a controlled temperature. The wine ages for approximately five years on the lees, benefiting from periodic stirring which enhances its complexity. Once the manual riddling on the pupitres and disgorgement with the addition of the liqueur d’expédition are completed, the sparkling wine continues with a final ageing of six to eight months. This resting period is essential for best integrating the components and perfecting the wine's gustatory harmony.
History and curiosities
Born in 1986 from the dream of two oenologists from the Dorigati family, winegrowers since 1858, Methius Trento Brut Riserva DOC takes its name from ancient 12th-century toponyms. On the hills of Faedo and Pressano, the ten hectares of vineyards trained using the Trentina pergola system undergo rigorous thinning to halve yields and maximise the quality of the grapes. Under the care of Michele and Paolo Dorigati, this sparkling wine matures slowly in an underground cellar with historic stone vaults in Mezzocorona, bearing witness to a winemaking excellence of unparalleled charm.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1858
- Oenologist: Michele Dorigati, Paolo Dorigati
- Bottles produced: 100.000
- Hectares: 10
| Name | Dorigati Trento Methius Brut Riserva 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Trento DOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Dorigati |
| Story | History and curiosities Born in 1986 from the dream of two oenologists from the Dorigati family, winegrowers since 1858, Methius Trento Brut Riserva DOC takes its name from ancient 12th-century toponyms. On the hills of Faedo and Pressano, the ten hectares of vineyards trained using the Trentina pergola system undergo rigorous thinning to halve yields and maximise the quality of the grapes. Under the care of Michele and Paolo Dorigati, this sparkling wine matures slowly in an underground cellar with historic stone vaults in Mezzocorona, bearing witness to a winemaking excellence of unparalleled charm. |
| Origin | Trentino-South Tyrol, in the hilly area of Faedo and Pressano (350–500 m above sea level) |
| Cultivation system | Traditional Trentina pergola, with short pruning and bunch thinning to halve the yield. |
| Fermentation temperature | 11 degrees Celsius |
| Fermentation | Approximately five years in the bottle on the lees, plus 6–8 months after disgorgement. |
| Production technique | Traditional method (bottle fermentation) |
| Wine making | Preparation of the cuvée in the spring following the harvest; white vinification with barrel fermentation of a portion of the Chardonnay; bottling and slow secondary fermentation at 11°C according to the Traditional Method (secondary fermentation in the bottle); maturation in the bottle on the lees for approximately five years with periodic stirring of the lees; manual riddling on pupitres; disgorgement with the addition of liqueur d’expédition; further ageing for 6–8 months before release. |
| Aging | Bottle ageing on the lees for approximately five years, with periodic resuspension, followed by disgorgement and further ageing for 6–8 months before commercialisation. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |