Moratti (Castello di Cigognola)
Oltrepo Pavese Cuvee Rosé Brut Metodo Classico Millesimato 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Oltrepo' Pavese Metodo Classico Pinot Nero Rose' |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Aged for 60 months on the lees |
- Metodo Classico Brut 2021: bottle-fermented sparkling wine from a vintage with a vibrant palate
- Pinot Noir and origin: 100% Pinot Noir from Cigognola, Oltrepò Pavese DOCG, 12.5% ABV
- Aged for 60 months: extended maturation on the lees for greater complexity and elegance
- Aromas of red fruits: raspberry, strawberry, cherry and redcurrant with a clear freshness
- Perlage and pairings: fine and persistent bubbles; ideal with starters, fish and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Moratti Oltrepò Pavese Cuvée Rosé Brut Metodo Classico is a sparkling rosé wine that elegantly expresses the potential of Pinot Noir grown in Lombardy. Produced using the Traditional Method, it appears with a pink colour enhanced by salmon and raspberry hues, animated by a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose, it reveals extraordinary freshness and a clean aromatic profile, characterised by fragrant notes of strawberry, cherry, raspberry and currant. On the palate, the entry is bold and vibrant, evolving into a broad sip that evokes a handful of well-ripened wild berries. This label, with its balanced brut dosage, is ideal for accompanying starters, delicate fish dishes and a refined selection of cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine is produced in Cigognola, in the heart of the Oltrepò Pavese. The grapes come from an estate of around ten hectares managed according to strict sustainability principles. The vineyards benefit from various exposures, mainly facing north and east, with specific plots such as Pizzarello, La Maga, Vigna Est Est and Talanca. This microclimatic variety gives the sparkling wine a profound territorial character. The Lombard terroir imparts a tense structure and precision to the sip, where the natural acidity of the Pinot Noir harmoniously and balancedly supports the entire flavour profile.
How it is produced
The production of this sparkling wine follows the principles of the Traditional Method, involving a slow and meticulous secondary fermentation in the bottle. A distinctive aspect of the process is the long ageing of 60 months on the lees, a fundamental step for the development of an elegant perlage and remarkable structural complexity. To determine the final dosage, the Moratti winery relies on rigorous blind tastings, a practice that preserves the flavour tension and enhances the specific characteristics of the vintage. The result is a clear and clean aromatic profile, capable of maintaining vibrant freshness throughout the tasting.
History and Curiosities
Produced by the Moratti family in Lombardy, the elegant Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG 2021 originates from ten hectares of vineyards cultivated with Pinot Noir. Managed according to principles of sustainability, the estate creates bases of excellence. The patient 60-month maturation on the lees enriches the rosé sparkling wine with a broad aromatic complexity of red fruits and a fine, persistent perlage. The brut dosage is calibrated through rigorous blind tastings, preserving the extraordinary freshness and vibrant tension of this prestigious vintage.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Hectares: 10
The vineyards are in four different areas with four different exposures: Pizzarello North-West, La Maga North, Vigna Est Est, Talanca North-Est.
Potential grape production at the moment ( depending on vintages) is max.70.000 kg. ( 7.000 kg. per ha) to get in two years up to 120.000 kg.
The yield in wine is even lower because we only use the very first crushing for our Cuvées: the yield in wine never exceeds 50%. Then potential in bottles is between 40 and 72 thousand a year.
Out of this bottles circa 30% is destined for a natural Rosè: soft skin contact of the must. 10% is destined to Cuvée dell’Angelo. The remaining 60% is for the different bases which will be blended in our Cuvée ‘More either Brut or Pás Dosè.
Tirage: wine stays on lees for a minimum of 36 up to 72 months.
Disgorgement and Dosage: for the dosage we never decide by a protocol but on the results of a blind tasting made by a panel of experts. Each time we do prepare in advance samples with different quantities of sugar and mix them blind in a tasting with other champagnes. Depending on the results of the tasting we then decide the quantity to add to the wine. Thanks to this method we can have the best expression out of all bases, preserving the same tension and at the same time their diversity, and may be with different dosage for the same base.
Tension: the stylistic tension we work towards is the result of the company shared awareness. From the vineyard to the winemaking is a long process made of constant analysis, careful attention, experimentation, incessant tastings in order to get to the Cuvée we are looking for.
The Moratti label: like for the famous "french maison", the Moratti family has decided to put upfront their name. A confident decision which shows the resolution for the investment made. Not only for the wine label though for a project which represents an independent player who cares for the surrounding environment .Attention to the sustainability and respect for the human being are put in the focus.
In 2020 they were rewarded: Castello di Cigognola Gian Marco and Letizia Moratti Rosé was awarded by Merum (1 heart) and the bronze medal by The Italian WIne Competition; Castello di Cigognola Gian Marco and Letizia Moratti Dodici Dodici was awarded the silver medal by The Wine Competition; Castello di Cigognola Gian Marco and Letizia Moratti Barbera Provincia di Pavia Barberasso 2018 was awarded by Luca Maroni with 92 points and the bronze medal by The Italian Wine Competition; Castello di Cigognola Gian Marco and Letizia Moratti Cuvèe 'More Brut was awarded by Merum (1 heart), by The Wine Hunter (Rosso), Luca Maroni with 90 points and the silver medal by The Wine Competition; Castello di Cigognola Gian Marco and Letizia Moratti Cuvèe dell'Angelo 2012 was awarded by Merum (1 heart), by The Wine Hunter (Gold), by Bibenda with 5 bunches, by Doctor Wine with 96 points and the gold medal by The Wine Competition; astello di Cigognola Gian Marco and Letizia Moratti La Maga was awarded the silver medal by The Wine Competition; Castello di Cigognola Gian Marco and Letizia Moratti cuvèe 'More Pas Dose was awarded by Merum (2 hearts) and Gambero Rosso with 3 red glasses; Castello di Cigognola Per papà was awarded by The Wine Hunter (Rosso) and with the bronze medal by The Wine Competition. Read more
| Name | Moratti Oltrepo Pavese Cuvee Rosè Brut Metodo Classico Millesimato 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rosé classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Moratti (Castello di Cigognola) |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced by the Moratti family in Lombardy, the elegant Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG 2021 originates from ten hectares of vineyards cultivated with Pinot Noir. Managed according to principles of sustainability, the estate creates bases of excellence. The patient 60-month maturation on the lees enriches the rosé sparkling wine with a broad aromatic complexity of red fruits and a fine, persistent perlage. The brut dosage is calibrated through rigorous blind tastings, preserving the extraordinary freshness and vibrant tension of this prestigious vintage. |
| Origin | Cigognola (Pavia) |
| Production technique | Classic method (traditional method) |
| Wine making | Traditional method, brut, 2021 vintage; aged for 60 months on the lees. |
| Aging | Aged for 60 months on the lees |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |