Description
APPELLATION
Spumante Fiano, Irpinia Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC). Brut. Organic certified by Bioagricert.
GRAPE VARIETY
Fiano (100%)
PRODUCTION AREA
Lapio (AV), Italy
VINEYARD
Our Fiano grapes grow in vineyards on slopes at an altitude of some 500 meters a.s.l. on soil of volcanic origin, with many minerals and a relatively dry microclimate. The grapes grow in rows in an upwards trained vertical shoot position (Guyot system).
HARVEST
The harvest is done by hand at the end of September, generally 2 to 3 weeks before the regular Fiano di Avellino grape harvest.
VINIFICATION AND MATURING
The grapes are traditionally cold soaked for 12 hours at a temperature of 10°C, and then slowly squeezed in a press machine. This is followed by a fermentation of 15 days at a temperature of 18°C in steel tanks, and is subsequently transferred to the bottle with yeasts where it stays for at least 18 months following the Champagne method, or ‘metodo classico’. After riddling and disgorgement it rests for another 2 or 3 months in the bottle before it is ready for consumption.
ORGANOLEPTIC QUALITIES
A bright golden yellow colour with hints of pear, peach and some citrus, and a lively acidity. A note of minerality.
FOOD PAIRING
Very versatile sparkling wine, going well as an aperitif, accompanying starters and dishes with fish, shellfish, risotto with seafood or porcini mushrooms, white meat, lobster and soft, fresh cheeses as well as vegetable dishes (particularly with legumes).
SERVING TEMPERATURE
To be served at circa 8-10°C.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (indicative)
Alcohol 12% Vol. Total acidity 8 gr/lt Dry residue 32 gr/lt
BOTTLE
Spumante-style bottle of 75cl.
Carton of 6 bottles, pallet of 100 cartons.
