Grape varieties<br /><br />Exclusively Pinot Noir.<br />Vineyard area<br /><br />Steep slopes made up of gravelly fluvioglacial deposits in the Valle di Cembra and alluvial conoids on the Trento hill.<br />Ageing on yeasts<br /><br />Over 36 months.<br />Characteristics<br /><br />Persistent mousse with fine, continuous perlage. Straw yellow colour with golden highlights. Complex, intense bouquet. Fruity notes of peach blend with sweet hints of<br />almond and white chocolate. Enveloping on the palate, with remarkable balance and great persistence that closes with an aftertaste of candied citrus peel and redcurrant.<br />Pairings<br /><br />Risotto with smoked trout, shellfish, vitello tonnato, white fish all'isolana, smoked salmon.<br /> <br /><br /> <br />More Info<br /><br />The most known and traditional Altemasi label is the Millesimato, sparkling Traditional Method Blanc de Blancs, whose mark is the elegance obtained from the long<br />maturation on the yeasts (over 24 months). Elegance and finesse are linked to the fruity and mineral bouquet.<br />Tasting Notes<br /><br />Persistent foam with minute fine-grain perlage. Straw yellow colour, with very faint greenish tinges. Complex, highly refined nose, fruity, mineral,with light notes of bread<br />crust. Dry, pleasantly fresh on the palate, with a good, balanced structure.<br />Vineyard<br /><br />The vineyards in Trentino most ideally suited to producing sparkling wines (the hills around Trento, the Valle dei Laghi and the Brentonico Plateau).<br />Preservation<br /><br />Horizontal bottle in a cool and dark space.<br />

Brut<br />Alto Adige - South Tyrol DOC<br />Grape variety: Pinot Bianco 30%, Chardonnay 60%,Pinot Nero 10%<br />Growing region: Medium-high hills in Überetsch and Unterland<br />Altitude: 450 - 700 m.a.s.l.<br />Soil type: Predominantly loose limestone soils, with a good clay content and a normal presence of organic substances.<br />Ripening system: pergola and trellis<br />Planting density: 3,300 - 3,500 plants per hectare for the pergola, 5,000 - 6,000 for the espalier.<br />Alcohol content: 12.50 % vol.<br /><br />Product description: the three grape varieties are vinified separately, gently pressed and fermented at a controlled temperature of 14°-16°C. The wine is aged in stainless<br />steel on the lees of the first fermentation until spring. The tirage liqueur is added to the base wine and it is bottled, sealed with crown caps and stored in the cellar at 10°-12°<br />C so that the second fermentation can begin. Once completed, the wine remains on its lees for at least 24 months before being disgorged and put on the market.<br />Organoleptic characteristics: Bright straw yellow, fine and persistent perlage, fruity scents with balanced yeast notes. On the palate, fresh, dry, very persistent and with a<br />pleasant aftertaste of dried fruits.<br />Gastronomic recommendations: Classic aperitif, good companion also with light starters and with the whole menu of simple fish dishes.<br />

Pas Dosé<br />Altemasi Trentodoc<br />Grape varieties<br /><br />Chardonnay 60% and Pinot Noir 40%.<br />Vineyard area<br /><br />The slopes of the Dolomite cones, the Valle dei Laghi and the Valle di Cembra at altitudes between 450 and 600 metres.<br />Ageing on yeasts<br /><br />More than 60 months.<br />Characteristics<br /><br />Fine and continuous perlage, brilliant straw-yellow colour with marked greenish hues. Intense aroma of peach and citrus fruits, which opens to reveal slight mineral notes. In<br />the mouth, it shows decisive character, great backbone and austerity. Savoury and very persistent.<br />Pairings<br /><br />All smoked fish dishes, oysters and raw shellfish, linguine with lobster.<br />

FERRARI ROSÉ<br />Made from a prestigious blend of Pinot Noir vinified in rosé and Chardonnay, this is a delicate and intriguing Trentodoc.<br />Denomination: TRENTO DOC<br />Grapes: Pinot Noir 60% and Chardonnay 40%, harvested by hand between late August and early September.<br />Length of maturation: At least 20 months on selected yeasts in its own culture.<br />Production area: Vineyards on the slopes of the Trentino mountains at an altitude of over 300 metres, facing south-east and south-west.<br />Alcohol content: 12.5% vol.<br />First year of production: 1969<br />TASTING NOTES: Visual examination: copper tending to antique pink. The perlage is fixed and persistent. Olfactory: distinct, of considerable finesse, with a fresh fragrance<br />of hawthorn flowers and hints of currants and wild strawberries. Taste: dry, clean and elegant, with a delicate background of sweet almonds and aromatic musk of<br />remarkable persistence.<br />

Donna Cora Satèn 2011<br />Classification Franciacorta DOCG<br />Vintage 2011<br /><br />Vinification: The whole bunches of Chardonnay were subjected directly to a soft pressing. The 'flower' must, i.e. the one obtained from the first pressing, was subjected to<br />the first alcoholic fermentation which took place in stainless steel tanks and a small part in barriques. Towards the spring of the following year, the wine began the second<br />fermentation process in the bottle, remaining in contact with the yeasts for a period of 48 months.<br /><br />Tasting notes: Pale straw yellow colour with very light golden reflections, creamy mousse with fine and persistent perlage, delicate aroma with hints of floral notes of white<br />pulp fruit. The palate is harmonious, complex and elegant. The ideal serving temperature is between 7 and 9°C. Food pairings and drinking occasions: Particularly suitable<br />as an aperitif or with pasta dishes with fish, baked fish and white meat.<br /><br />Historical data: Tenuta Montenisa is located in the heart of Franciacorta, around the village of Calino, near Lake Iseo. The vineyards surrounding the villa owned by the Maggi<br />family have been the heart of Marchese AntinoriFranciacorta production since 1999.<br />

DENOMINATION<br />Franciacorta Riserva.<br /><br />GRAPE VARIETY<br />100% pure Pinot Noir.<br /><br />VINEYARDS OF ORIGIN<br />3 Pinot Noir vineyards on the 'Belvedere' estate, located in the Municipality of Iseo, at an altitude of 466 metres above sea level, on the hills bordering the lake to the south.<br /><br />AVERAGE YIELD PER HECTARE<br />6,400 kilograms of grapes, equivalent to 3,200 litres of wine (wine yield: 50%).<br /><br />VINIFICATION AND PROCESSING<br />The Vintage Collection Dosage Zéro Noir is the result of careful selection of the Pinot Noir grapes, first in the vineyard and then in the cellar, and of skilful vinification carried<br />out with full respect for our know-how. The grapes, freshly harvested by hand in small crates, are traced by vineyard of origin and cooled. Each bunch is selected by expert<br />eyes and hands. The berry has a colourless pulp but a black skin: in order to create the base for Dosage Zero Noir, it is essential that the juice, the must extracted remains<br />white or slightly pink. This is why pressing is carried out strictly at low pressure, so that the skin remains intact and does not lose its colour. The must thus obtained<br />ferments in small oak barrels. In order to seek maximum aromatic complexity and expressive power, without losing elegance, the elevage in barrels lasts only 5 months. A<br />pair of flying tanks allows the wine to be transferred by gravity from the small barrels to the ageing tanks. Six months after the harvest, the three base wines from the three<br />vineyards of origin are blended so that the proportion between delicacy, nervousness, vinosity and aroma is optimal. The Pinot Noir imparts its complex aromas of red fruits<br />to the wine and gives it body, persistence in the mouth and longevity. The magic of its terroir, combined with the skills of the men, have resulted in a wine of exceptional<br />purity. To reach its maximum qualitative expression and to develop the characteristic aromatic profile that makes it unique, 8 years of ageing are required. A Franciacorta<br />rightly ennobled by the 'Riserva' classification. The dégorgement takes place in the absence of oxygen, using a unique system invented and patented by Ca' del Bosco.<br />This avoids oxidative shocks and further additions of sulphites. It makes our Franciacorta wines purer, more pleasant and longer-lived. So that this 'blanc de noir' can<br />express itself with great personality and convey the typicality of the terroir from which it was born, we have chosen not to add any liqueur at disgorgement. Each packaged<br />bottle is uniquely marked to ensure traceability.<br /><br />AGEING ON THE LEES<br />8 years and 5 months.<br /><br />DOSAGE AT DISGORGEMENT<br />No addition of liqueur.<br /><br />ANALYTICAL DATA AT BOTTLING<br />Alcohol 12.5% vol.; pH 3.10; Total acidity 6.00 grams/litre; Volatile acidity 0.26 grams/litre.<br /><br />SULPHITES<br />Total sulphur dioxide less than 51 milligrams/litre (maximum legal limit: 185 milligrams/litre).<br />

Appellation<br />Franciacorta Riserva.<br /><br />Grape varieties<br />Chardonnay 65%, Pinot Blanc 20%, Pinot Noir 15%.<br /><br />Vineyards of origin<br />10 Chardonnay vineyards, with an average age of 32 years, located in the communes of Erbusco, Adro, Corte Franca, Iseo and Passirano.<br />2 Pinot Bianco vines, with an average age of 27 years, located in the commune of Passirano.<br />3 Pinot Nero vines, with an average age of 33 years, located in the municipalities of Erbusco, Iseo and Passirano.<br /><br /><br />Average yield per hectare<br />7,700 kilograms of grapes, equivalent to 3,000 litres of wine obtained from only<br />must only (wine yield: 39%).<br /><br />Vinification<br />Annamaria Clementi is the fruit of the quest for excellence, both in the vineyard and in the cellar. In accordance with the Ca' del Bosco method, the grapes, harvested by<br />hand in small crates, are promptly codified and cooled in cold rooms.<br />Each bunch is selected by expert eyes and hands, and then benefits from our exclusive 'bunch spa'. A special system of washing and hydromassage of the bunches,<br />using three soaking tubs and a system for complete drying. The base wines are obtained exclusively from first-pressing musts. Alcoholic fermentation takes place<br />exclusively in small oak barrels made from selected woods and matured for at least 3 years. Here it remains on its lees for a further 6 months, also carrying out malolactic<br />fermentation. No compromises, no concessions: only the wine from the best barrels, from the 15 base wines of origin, is tapped to give rise to Annamaria Clementi. A pair of<br />flying tanks transfers it by gravity from the barrels to the blending tank. A very long refinement in contact with the yeasts, lasting more than 8 years, determines its unique<br />profile. An absolute Franciacorta. The dégorgement takes place in the absence of oxygen, using a unique system designed and patented by Ca' del Bosco. This avoids<br />oxidative shocks and further additions of sulphites. It makes our Franciacorta wines purer, more pleasant and longer-lived. Lastly, each packaged bottle is uniquely marked<br />to ensure traceability.<br />

Altemasi Riserva Graal 2013<br />TRENTO DOC CLASSIC METHOD<br />An elegant classic sparkling wine Riserva Millesimato that Cavit produces only with grapes from great vintages. Graal derives from medieval Latin with the meaning of<br />container, this name gained notoriety in the cycle of King Arthur's novels because it was associated with the cup used by Jesus during the Last Supper.<br /><br />Production area: The highest and most suitable hilly areas for sparkling wines in Trentino (Colline di Trento, Altopiano di Brentonico and Valledei Laghi). Medium-textured<br />soils of fluvial-glacial and volcanic nature, on average not very deep and situated at altitudes between 500 and 600 metres above sea level.<br />Grape varieties: 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir with a yield of 70 hl per hectare.<br />Climate: After a mild winter with plenty of water, a spring with plenty of rain accompanied us until the beginning of June, followed by a hot, dry summer. Towards the end of<br />August, thunderstorms cooled the days and led to sudden drops in temperature at night. These sudden changes in temperature delayed the ripening process, postponing<br />the start of the harvest until 10 September.<br />Vinification and ageing: Manual harvesting into boxes preceded the traditional soft pressing of the perfectly ripe grapes, with separation of selected fractions of the must,<br />which fermented at a controlled temperature in stainless steel and barriques.frothing took place in May, after a period of maturation of the base wine.the first disgorgement<br />took place 68 months after tirage.<br />Analytical data:<br />Alcohol: 12.50% vol.<br />Total acidity: 6 g/l<br />Dry extract: 22 g/l<br />Residual sugars: 5 g/l<br />Contains sulphites<br />Organoleptic characteristics: White mousse with fine and continuous perlage; straw yellow colour with greenish reflections. Fine and intense bouquet with notes of apple<br />and citrus fruits, accompanied by hints of minerals, candied fruit and pastries. Fresh and balanced in the mouth. An important acidity highlights the texture and backbone<br />that support the long persistence and elegance of the wine: Roasted fish, white meat, cheese and stuffed pasta.<br />Serving temperature: 8 -10°C<br />

Praeclarus Brut<br />Blanc de Blancs South Tyrol DOC<br /><br /><br />Perfumed South Tyrolean joie de vivre. Elegance, freshness, harmony and complexity. Animating and seductive. Refreshing and lively.<br />Brilliant yellow with golden reflections. Intense and particularly fine, velvety bouquet of almond blossom, peach and apricot, with hints of fresh hazelnut and bread crust. Very<br />fine and long-lasting perlage.<br />Terroir:<br />The Chardonnay grapes are rooted in vineyards above St. Pauls between 300 and 500 m above sea level on the calcareous dolomite rock of the Mendel mountain range with<br />sand and clay deposits. The south-east exposure, the constant aeration by fall winds and the autumnal temperature differences between day and night ensure a unique<br />microclimate in which the grapes ripen well on the vine for an above-average length of time and thus develop an optimal acid-sugar ratio.<br />Vinification:<br />Ripe grapes, harvested by hand. Gentle whole bunch pressing. Maturation of the base wine in large wooden barrels for several months, followed by traditional bottle<br />fermentation and 40 months of maturation on the fine lees at a naturally constant temperature in the historic bunker.<br />Recommended with: Classic as an aperitif.<br />Alcohol: 12,5 % vol.<br />Ingredients: contains sulphites<br />

Alto Adige - South Tyrol DOC<br />Grape variety: Pinot Bianco 50%, Chardonnay 40%, Pinot Nero 10%<br />Growing region: High hills in the Überetsch and medium hills in the Unterland.<br />Altitude: 380 - 700 m. above sea level<br />Soil type: Skeleton-rich lime-clay soils with a good proportion of organic matter<br />Vine training system: pergola and trellis<br />Plant density: 3,300 - 3,500 vines per hectare with pergola, 5,000 - 5,500 with espalier<br />Harvest date: end of August / beginning of September<br />Alcohol content: 12.50 % vol.<br />Serving temperature: 6 - 8 °C<br /><br />Product description: The grapes of the three varieties come from medium and high hillside vineyards, whose cultivation allows an average yield of 10 t/ha. The night storage<br />(of the Chardonnay and the Pinot Nero) in cold storage cells, followed by gentle pressing to obtain the pre-fermentation must, is followed by a careful vinification. The first<br />fermentation takes place separately by grape variety in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 14-16°C, followed by ageing on the fine lees until the following spring.<br />Then the different wines are blended, given the tirage dosage, bottled and fermented for the second time in the modern ageing cellar in a horizontal position at 10-12°C and<br />left in contact with the yeast for at least 40 months. No dosage is added during disgorgement, but the wine is topped up with wines from other bottles, so that this sparkling<br />wine is guaranteed not to have any extra sugar.<br />Organoleptic characteristics: The glass reveals a straw-yellow colour with golden reflections, enlivened by a fine, intense and persistent perlage. The aromas unfold in a<br />succession of citrus and bright fruits to medicinal herbs (mint) and forest aromas (fern, resin), finally revealing spicy hints (ginger, cardamom). On the palate, freshness and<br />dynamism dominate and the flavour development is influenced by the minerality that accompanies the entire sip, carried by a very fine and engaging carbonic acidity. The<br />finish is enticing in the clarity of its flavours, with notes of spices and dried fruits, and the tactile viscosity that compensates with smoothness for the lack of sugar.<br />Gastronomic recommendations: Its fullness of aromas and its versatility of taste and tactile qualities make this sparkling wine an accompaniment to the whole menu. It is<br />suitable both for reciprocal flavour accentuation in the context of intense hors d'oeuvres and intermediary dishes, especially seafood and shellfish, and also has the gift of<br />enriching the stimulation of dishes with particular texture (large fish or with firm flesh, white meat), with distinct saltiness (sea fish, caviar) and fascinating aromas (spicy<br />dishes). Exciting and amazingly fitting is its connection to exceptional recipes of Italian cuisine that are rich in fat and contain sauces.<br />

Grape varieties: Pinot Nero/Chardonnay<br />Growing region: Medium-high hills in the Überetsch and Unterland regions<br />Altitude: 450-750 metres above sea level<br />Soil type: predominantly loose calcareous soils, with good clay content and normal occurrence of organic matter<br />Vine training system: pergola and espalier<br />Alcohol content: 12.50 % vol.<br />Serving temperature: 6-8°C<br /><br />Product description: Rosé vinification of the Pinot Nero grapes, which make up the largest part of the cuvée, with short maceration of the skins followed by soft pressing,<br />also reserved for the Chardonnay grapes, which come from areas particularly suited to sparkling wines. Fermentation takes place separately for both grape varieties at a<br />controlled temperature of 15°-16°C. After blending to form the cuvée, the tirage liqueur is added to the base wine in spring, so that the second fermentation takes place in<br />the bottle at a cellar temperature of 11°-12°C, during which the wine is left on its lees for at least 22 months before being degorgéed and put on the market.<br />Organoleptic characteristics: With a pale pink colour and peachy reflections, fine and persistent perlage, it expresses fruity notes of raspberry and sweet spices, enveloped<br />by pleasant scents of yeast. On the palate, it unfolds elegantly and dynamically with the delicate freshness and fine creaminess that lingers on the aromas of small forest<br />fruits and herbs.Gastronomic recommendationsSeductive as an aperitif, a good companion for starters with fish, especially pink ones such as salmon, crab and prawn, it<br />gives its best to the whole menu with sophisticated seafood dishes. Interesting with oriental cuisine and spicy dishes in general.<br />

Alto Adige - South Tyrol DOC<br />Grape variety: Chardonnay 60%, Pinot Nero 40%<br />Growing region: High slopes in the Überetsch and medium slopes in the Unterland<br />Altitude: 400 - 700 m. above sea level<br />Soil type: Skeleton-rich clayey limestone soils with a good proportion of organic matter<br />Ripening system: pergola and trellis<br />Plant density: 3,300 - 3,500 vines per hectare for pergola, 5,000 - 6,000 for espalier<br />Harvest date: First half of September<br />Alcohol content: 13.00 % vol.<br />Serving temperature: 6 - 8 °C<br /><br />Product descriptionThe grapes of the two varieties come from medium and high slope vineyards, whose cultivation produces an average yield of 90 quintals per hectare.<br />After harvesting, they rest at night in a cold cell, are then gently pressed and the pre-fermentation must is carefully and selectively vinified. Part of the Chardonnay (about<br />20%) is fermented and aged in barriques, while the remaining Chardonnay and Pinot Nero ferment separately in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 14-16°C and<br />then refine on their lees until the following spring. The blending of the respective wines (Chardonnay from the wood and Chardonnay and Pinot Nero from the stainless steel)<br />then takes place before the addition of the tirage liqueur, bottling and storage in the cellar at a temperature of 10-12°C for the second fermentation and an average yeast time<br />of at least 60 months. After disgorgement, the sparkling wine refines on the bottle for a further three months before being released for sale.Organoleptic characteristicsPale<br />straw yellow colour with golden reflections, imbued with a very fine and persistent perlage. The bouquet is wide and complex, with sensual notes ranging from candied citrus<br />and ripe fruit to engaging aromas of dried fruit and spices. The palate is at once supple and vibrant, with incisive acidity and an underlying mineral note. The carbonic acid<br />sets the rhythm of the dancing aromas that oscillate between the fragrance of fruits and the sensuality of pastries.Gastronomic recommendationsThe finesse-rich bouquet,<br />the dynamic perlage and the flavour complexity make it a sparkling wine that can accompany an entire menu and is particularly effective with flavour-intensive dishes, e.g.<br />with firm-fleshed fish (pork). For example, with firm-fleshed fish (tuna or heavy fish) and/or special preparation (fried, grilled, marinated) and/or seasoned with aromatic herbs.<br />Because of its spiciness, it must be tasted with spicy oriental or South American dishes with a clear spiciness.<br />