NAME: VERDUZZO FRIZZANTE IGT (sparkling white)

ALCOHOL CONTENT: 12% volume.

GRAPE VARIETIES USED: 100% Verduzzo.

PRODUCTION AREA AND EXPOSURE: Piave River basin, south-east of Treviso.

SOIL TYPE: soil texture rich in skeleton (shale) with clay, poor in organic substance.

TRAINING SYSTEM: Sylvoz and Guyot.

VINTAGE: harvested by hand into crates in late September. 

VINIFICATION: destemming and cold maceration on the skins overnight, clarification of the must and alcohol fermentation.  

SECOND FERMENTATION: in pressurized tanks (short Charmat method) for approx.1 month at a temperature of 13-14°C in order to bring out the aromas and freshness to the full. 

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS: classic golden yellow colour, with minute, lingering beading; intense, fruity fragrance with overtones of almond, pear and apricot. Sweetish palate with a distictive hint of tannin which makes it extremely pleasant with dry sweetmeats.

SUGGESTED PAIRINGS: well-worth trying with creamy blue cheeses; also excellent on its own.

HOW TO SERVE: at a temperature of 6-8° C in long-stemmed, tall glasses which exalt the subtle beading.