Production zone: estate-owned vineyards occupying approximately three hectares in the municipal territory of Santa Giuletta and two hectares in Mornico Losana Altitude: 300m Aspect: east-south/east Soil: silty clayey chalky Grape variety: 80% Pinot Nero 20% Chardonnay Training system: cordon spur/guyout Vine density: 5,000 vines per hectare
Vinification: the grapes are harvested by hand and placed in crates holding 30kg. Off-skins vinification, using the soft-pressing method, is followed by temperature-controlled fermentation in steel. Tirage cuvée in the spring following the harvest. Then second fermentation in the bottle and, after 34 months on the lees, the wine is disgorged
Sensory profile Appearance: straw yellow Nose: white blossom, ripe yellow fruit with a clear, yeasty note Palate: good structure, sapid and elegant
Food pairings: excellent as an aperitif and a good wine with fish dishes Serving temperature: 5-6 °C