TITLE: Anno Domini 1579
APPELLATION: White Sparkling Wine
PRODUCER: Produttori Vitivinicoli Matelica
REGION: Marche
SHORT_DESC: It’s our recognition to the presence of the "Verdicchio" grapevine in the Area of Matelica dating back to the 16th century. Land of always surprising resources that well welcomed even an international and noble variety like Chardonnay. This sparkling wine is therefore born from the early harvest of selected grapes of Verdicchio and Chardonnay carefully processed to enhance its freshness and savory acidity as well as the wide aromatic richness consist of elegant fruit and f loral aromas. With a savory and fresh taste thanks to the second fermentation in stainless steel tanks (Charmat method) is enriched with a fine and persistent perlage.
OVERVIEW_PROCESS: Early harvest of the grapes (early August), soft pressing of the grapes, cold settling of the must, fermentation process is carried out at low controlled temperature (14-16°C) by using selected yeasts. Second fermentation in stainless steel tanks with the Charmat method at 12°C (end of August)
OVERVIEW_SERVING_TEMP: 57–59 °F
OVERVIEW_ALCOHOL: 11.5 %
PROFILE_COLOR: Whitish straw yellow with greenish reflections
PROFILE_NOSE: Elegant and intense with floral (acacia and broom) and fruity notes, (grapefruit, apple, apricot and peach)
PROFILE_FINISH: Fresh and fragrant with great and pleasant final salinity. Fine and persistent.
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PAIRING: Aperitif, raw fish and seafood dishes.
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