{"product_id":"kettmeir-alto-adige-athesis-metodo-classico-brut-2023","title":"Kettmeir Alto Adige Athesis Metodo Classico Brut 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKettmeir's Athesis Brut is a \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e (Metodo Classico) sparkling wine that expresses the authentic character of Alto Adige. It stems from a blend of \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Noir, presenting a brilliant straw-yellow appearance. The palate is dry and fresh, enhanced by a \u003cstrong\u003every fine and persistent perlage\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the nose reveals clear fruity aromas and a balanced yeasty note, with a pleasant finish of dried fruit. Its elegant structure makes it perfect as an aperitif and ideal with \u003cstrong\u003elight fish dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes for this sparkling wine grow on the hills of Oltradige and Bassa Atesina, between Caldaro and Salorno. The vineyards are located at altitudes between 450 and 700 metres, in a mountain viticulture context that ensures a distinct \u003cstrong\u003earomatic freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vines are cultivated using the pergola and espalier systems on \u003cstrong\u003elimestone-based soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, characterised by a generally loose texture and a good clay content. This geological composition is fundamental for giving the wine great expressive clarity and an unmistakable \u003cstrong\u003eprecision on the palate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction follows the rigorous principles of the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, vinifying each variety separately. After a soft pressing, the musts ferment at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks, where the base wine rests on the lees until spring. With the addition of the liqueur de tirage, the \u003cstrong\u003esecond fermentation in the bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e begins in constant-temperature cellars. The cycle is completed with \u003cstrong\u003eageing for at least twenty-four months\u003c\/strong\u003e on the lees before disgorgement, an essential step to enhance the aromatic finesse and define the dry profile of the sparkling wine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and interesting facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1919, the Kettmeir winery has expressed the great wine-growing vocation of South Tyrol. The Athesis Metodo Classico Brut 2023 celebrates this heritage, skilfully combining tradition and innovation. Awarded \u003cstrong\u003e91 points by James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e, this DOC sparkling wine bears witness to the winery's historic excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kettmeir","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47663931424939,"sku":"62381","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/kettmeir-alto-adige-athesis-metodo-classico-brut-2023_62381_1_01d22d3c-0856-417b-acd9-01d585c69fd7.webp?v=1788283568","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/kettmeir-alto-adige-athesis-metodo-classico-brut-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}