Mattaglio Blanc de Blancs

Description

VSQ Brut Metodo Classico
Eccellenza – Guida dell’Espresso 2016

Denomination

IGT Emilia Chardonnay V.S.Q. Brut
Metodo Classico, 2017 Vintage

Grape varieties

Single-variety vinification of Chardonnay grapes

Harvest period

First week of August

Vinification method

The Blanc de Blancs is made from the soft pressing of the finest Chardonnay grapes from our hillside vineyard in Riccò, strictly hand-harvested in crates. Only the free-run must, with its higher content of acidity and minerality, is fermented in temperature-controlled steel vats. In the spring following the harvest, the sparkling-wine process takes place according to the traditional method of fermentation in the bottle, at a constant temperature. The bottles remain in maturation for at least 60 months, so that the wine can express its full evolutionary potential.
This is followed by dégorgement (disgorging) and the addition of the liqueur d’expédition.

Organoleptic characteristics

An intense and complex nose, yet at the same time possessed of a surprising finesse. It releases all the freshness of citrus fruits (mandarin) and yellow fruits (mango, pineapple). It closes with a delicate touch of pastry cream and vanilla. A juicy, polished, exceptionally fresh palate, in which the sweetness of the fruit is perfectly fused with the minerality. Excellent progression on the palate, silkiness and elegance.

Alcohol content: 12.5% vol.
Serve at 8°-10°C.