Prosecco – Brut
Prosecco di Valdobbiadene
Appellation: Prosecco di Valdobbiadene DOCG
Type: white, sparkling
Varietal Blend: 100% glera (prosecco)
Pale straw yellow with golden hues. Green apple and floral notes combine with a cream texture on the palate.
Serving Suggestions: Perfect for any celebration. Serve as an aperitif or with hors d’oeuvres, cold cuts and fish dishes.
Production Area: Bigolino Valdobbiadene (Treviso)
Vineyard: Hilly terrain, at an elevation of 650 - 1300 feet above sea level
Training System: Espallier
Soil: Calcareous, clayey
Harvest: Third week of September, first week of October
Yield: About 3.5 tons per acre
Vinification: Soft pressing, white wine making method and a 70% yield, fermented for 15-20 days in stainless steel tank and poured into the Charmat tank with the addition of yeasts and sugar to complete the sparkling process. In the Brut version the amount of sugar added is lower than in the Extra Dry version thus resulting in considerably lower residual sugars, just 8-10 grams per liter.