CLASSIFICATION

Quality sparkling wine made with the classic method Serenissima DOC, Brut.

GRAPE VARIETY

Chardonnay and Pinot Nero; the percentages may vary slightly with the different vintages.

PRODUCTION AREA

The area of the "Serenissima" DOC, extends into the foothills placed as an arch between the Alps at north and the Po plain in the south. The soils, depending on the hilly areas, have a volcanic or sedimentary origin; the soil coming from the sloughing of these rocks, is on average superficial, with the widespread presence of skeleton that allows an excellent drainage of rainwater. The vineyards are located in our estate of Crocetta del Montello. The summers are cool and ventilated and characterized by pronounced day-night temperature changes

TRAINING SYSTEM

Guyot with minimum 3.500 plants per hectare

YIELD PER HECTARE

On average 120 quintals of grapes

SECONDARY FERMENTATION

After having created the cuvée by blending the two types of wine and having added the yeast cultures selected by Villa Sandi in suitable proportions, the wine is bottled. The bottles are then stored in underground cellars where the temperature and humidity are constant. Secondary fermentation takes place here and the sparkling wine ages in contact with the lees for at least 24 months. Disgorging is carried out after this period and only after another two months of settling the sparkling wine is ready to be marketed..

WINEMAKING

Whole grapes are put into the pneumatic press for soft pressing and the resulting must, after a first racking, is put into controlled temperature tanks, where alcoholic fermentation takes place at a temperature of 17-19°C. The wine remains in the tanks to age until the following spring.

PAIRING

An excellent aperitif, ideal with finger food.

SERVING TEMPERATURE

6-8°C

HARVEST PERIOD

Fine di Agosto.

ALCOHOL CONTENT

12% vol

SUGAR CONTENT

10 g/l

ACIDITY

6 g/l

Villa Sandi OPERE Serenissima DOC 12% Vol. 0,75l