Appellation
Trentodoc ® Brut Riserva
Varietal
100% Chardonnay
Vintage
2014
Vineyard location
Belvedere, Maso Belvedere, Municipality of Faedo
Vineyard area
16,500 sqm
Yield per hectare
90 quintals/ha
Exposure
South, south-west
Training system
Simple split pergola and espalier
Year of planting
1982 and 1987
Harvest
Hand-picked in late August, early September.
Vinification
Traditional white vinification with soft pressing of whole grapes and a maximum must yield of 60%. Fermentation carried out partly in steel and partly in barriques. Re-fermentation in the bottle with the addition of selected yeasts for the secondary fermentation (prise de mousse). Aging and maturation on the lees for approximately 40 months. Manual remuage on pupitres, disgorgement with the addition of liqueur d'expedition. Rests in the bottle for a further 3-4 months.
Alcohol content
13.0% Vol
Total acidity
6.77 g/l (as tartaric acid)
Residual sugars
6.4 g/l
Color
Straw yellow with golden reflections, crystalline
Nose
Complex, pleasant hints of yeast combined with fresh, tropical, and citrus fruit notes.
Taste
Pleasantly fresh, full-bodied, and persistent. The very fine, persistent perlage provides creaminess on the palate.
Food pairings
Ideal as an aperitif. Thanks to its organoleptic completeness, it is also excellent throughout the meal.
Serving temperature
10-12 °C
Annual production
3,000 bottles