Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Rive di S. Stefano Millesimato Brut

DESCRIPTION:
In the heart of Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG zone there is a particular area of around 200 acres, called "Rive di Santo Stefano". Here the vineyards, called "Rive" for the tricky nature of the steep terrain, are strictly maintained and harvested by hand. This Millesimé Brut is definitely the symbol of qualitative excellence from Valdobbiadene DOCG area.

PRODUCTION AREA:
Vineyards lying on the celebrated hillslopes (known as “rive”) in Santo Stefano, in the Prosecco Superiore DOCG di Valdobbiadene zone.

GRAPES VARIETY:
Glera

VINIFICATION:
After a gentle pressing of the clusters, the must is carefully fermented and the wine then receives its secondary fermentation following the Charmat method. The resulting wine expresses the highest degree of all the qualities classic to Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Rive di Santo Stefano Millesimato Brut.

ALCOHOL CONTENT:
11% vol

TOTAL ACIDITY:
5.5 - 6.5 g/l.

SUGAR CONTENT:
7 - 9 g/l

SERVING TEMPERATURE:
We recommend serving it gradually chilled to a temperature of 6° - 8° C.

ORGANOLEPTIC DESCRIPTION:
A greenish-flecked straw yellow marks this sparkling wine, generously threaded by a long-lingering bead of delicate bubbles. This is a magisterial, extroverted wine boasting a rich array of sensory impressions as green apple, pear, emphatic citrus, and spring wildflowers. Its acidity and flavours are in perfect balance, with a well-calibrated, moderate residual sugar.

FOOD MATCHES:
This wine is at its best when enjoyed as a elegant aperitif wine paired with refined finger foods, with raw seafood, and with the absolute finest preparations of fish.