Anni Venti - Metodo classico extra brut
The Greco variety has all the right features to become an excellent dry sparkling wine. Our estate started making sparkling wine in the 1930’s.
Denomination
Anni Venti
Variety
Greco 100%
Location of the vineyards
The vineyard Laure from where this wine originates is located in the Tufo area, between the villages of San Paolo and Santa Lucia.
Exposure and altitude
The lands have a South exposure and are at an altitude of 350-500m above sea level.
Nature of the soil
Clay and limestone
Training system
Guyot pruned cane
Density of planting
2.500 vines/Ha
Average age of the vines
5 to 20 years
Yield per hectare
About 40 Hl/Ha
Harvest
Handpicked at teh end of October
Vinification technique
Alcoholic and malo-lactic fermentations carried out in stainless steel vats.
Traditional method.
Fining on lees in bottle for 18 months.
Average yearly bottle production
6.000 bottles
Bottle format
750 ml
Alcohol level
Generally 12,5%
Sensorial Description
Golden colour with fine bubbles with a long persistence. To the nose there is a predominance of notes of dry fruits, nut and almond. The wine is full bodied to the palate and one recognises all the features of the Greco variety. The final notes are of bitter orange and almond.
Serving temperature
8-10 °C
Food combinations
This sparkling wine is particularly pleasant as aperitif. It has enough structure to be drunk on more sophisticated dishes of fish and white meats.