TITLE: Lessini Durello Riserva Doc Spumante Wine
APPELLATION: Metodo Classico
PRODUCER: Fongaro
REGION: Veneto
SHORT_DESC: urella is an ancient and indigenous grape variety from the Veneto region. It is extremely vigorous, with a particularly thick and leathery skin, cultivated on soils rich in minerals. A variety typically found in the Lessini Mountains, it grows on the hills between the provinces of Vicenza and Verona; it is capable of creat-ing wines with remarkable acidity due to the high content of malic acid, lending itself well to Metodo Classico sparkling wine.
OVERVIEW_VARIETAL: 100% Durella
OVERVIEW_PROCESS: Soft pressing occurs at a temperature between 10-12°C. The first fermentation takes place in thermo-controlled tanks, here, the temperature can range from 15-18°C. In May the wine then undergoes second fermentation using its own yeasts.
OVERVIEW_SERVING_TEMP: 40 °F
OVERVIEW_ALCOHOL: 12.50 %
PROFILE_COLOR: Golden yellow, Intense
PROFILE_NOSE: Aromatically impactful with great intensity where the notes of bread crust, peanut but-ter and hazelnut dominate. As the minutes pass, the bouquet is enriched, floral notes accompa-nied by sensations of exotic fruit, yellow grapefruit and apple come through. Pleasant nuances of vanilla and sweet tobacco further embellish the aromatic framework of the wine.
PROFILE_FINISH: Dry, taut yet soft and velvety on the palate. The elegant freshness gives way to toasted notes bursting with exotic fruit that give a harmonious and intense flavour. The finish is elegant and well-balanced.
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PAIRING: Very appreciated as an aperitif accompanied by a Grana Padano cheese aged for 24/30 months. In combination with a plate of porcini mushroom ragu gnocchi, a mushroom stew or a rabbit alla cacciatora.
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