Moratti (Castello di Cigognola)
Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico Brut Cuvee 'More
| Denomination | DOCG Oltrepo' Pavese Metodo Classico Pinot Nero |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees for a minimum of 36 up to 72 months |
- Name and style: Classic Method Brut Sparkling Wine Oltrepò Pavese DOCG, 0.75 l bottle
- Grapes and origin: 100% Pinot Noir from Cigognola, province of Pavia, Lombardy
- Ageing: matured on the lees for 36 to 72 months to achieve fine and long-lasting bubbles
- Aroma and taste: notes of apple and white peach, hints of acacia and pastry, citrus finish
- Serving and pairings: serve at 6–8 °C with starters, delicate fish and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Moratti Cuvée ‘More Brut is an elegant expression of Oltrepò Pavese, produced from Pinot Noir grapes using the Traditional Method. This sparkling wine boasts excellent ageing potential, capable of maturing in the bottle for up to ten years. In the glass, it displays a straw yellow colour, enlivened by a fine and persistent perlage. The bouquet opens with notes of apple, white peach and mineral hints, followed by delicate nuances of acacia flowers and pastry undertones. On the palate, the soft entry is supported by vibrant freshness and pronounced savouriness, with a finish characterised by an elegant citrus note. It is ideal for pairing with cheese and seafood starters.
Where it comes from
The grapes for this wine are grown in the Moratti vineyards on the hills of Cigognola, in Lombardy. To ensure a complex aromatic richness, the bunches come from four sites with different sun exposures: Pizzarello, La Maga, Vigna Est Est and Talanca. This pedoclimatic variety provides unique bases for the creation of the final blend. Agricultural practices are based on environmental sustainability, enhancing the land and respecting the ecosystem. The result is a wine that reflects the hilly identity of the area, characterised by constant tension and balance.
How it is produced
Vinification strictly follows the Traditional Method, enhancing the characteristics of Pinot Noir through a meticulous blend. Only the must from the first pressing is used, maintaining low yields to preserve the highest extractive quality. The long ageing on the lees, which lasts from three to six years, enriches the bouquet and refines the finesse of the bubbles. The final dosage is determined through careful blind tastings of various samples, identifying the ideal harmony to best express the Brut style.
History and Curiosities
Originating from the hills of Cigognola, Cuvée ‘More Brut showcases the excellence of Oltrepò Pavese DOCG through the expert crafting of pure Pinot Nero. Produced exclusively from the first pressing must, this Traditional Method wine matures on the lees for 36 to 72 months, developing delicate fruity notes and a fine, persistent perlage. The ideal dosage, determined through meticulous blind tastings, ensures a harmonious sip with lively acidity, enhanced by pronounced savouriness and an elegant citrus finish, praised by wine critics.
Awards
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90/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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 Metodo Classico Brut Cuvee 'More |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Moratti (Castello di Cigognola) |
| Story | History and Curiosities Originating from the hills of Cigognola, Cuvée ‘More Brut showcases the excellence of Oltrepò Pavese DOCG through the expert crafting of pure Pinot Nero. Produced exclusively from the first pressing must, this Traditional Method wine matures on the lees for 36 to 72 months, developing delicate fruity notes and a fine, persistent perlage. The ideal dosage, determined through meticulous blind tastings, ensures a harmonious sip with lively acidity, enhanced by pronounced savouriness and an elegant citrus finish, praised by wine critics. |
| Origin | Cigognola (Pavia), Lombardia |
| Yield per hectare | 7,000 kg/ha |
| Fermentation | Ageing on the lees for a minimum of 36 up to 72 months |
| Production technique | Metodo Classico (traditional method) |
| Wine making | Traditional Method (Méthode Classique) from 100% Pinot Noir; only the juice from the first pressing is used, with a wine yield not exceeding 50%; aged on the lees for a minimum of 36 up to 72 months; dosage selected through blind tastings of samples with varying sugar levels. |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees for a minimum of 36 up to 72 months |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |