Spumante Metodo Classico Pinot Nero "Nature" DOCG Monterucco
| Sommelier score | 91/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | Monterucco |
| Denomination | Spumante Metodo Classico |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Grapes | 85% Pinot Nero, 15% Chardonnay |
| Alcohol content | 12,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | PV/573 |
| Winery headquarter | Azienda Agricola Monterucco - Cigognola (PV) - Valle Cima,38 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Steamed fish Hors d'oeuvres, Cold cuts and salami, Spaghetti with clams, Risotto with seafood, Grilled Fish, Mixed fried fish, Tartare-fish carpaccio, Sushi-sashimi |
| Region | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Style | Light and fresh |
| Wine list | Spumante |
This particular and refined sparkling wine is produced with 85% Pinot Noir and 15% Chardonnay grapes. The origin for these vines falls in the most valuable area of Oltrepò Pavese, in the Valle Scuropasso, 200 meters above sea level. In the town of Cigognola in the province of Pavia. The harvest, based on the degree of ripeness of the grapes, takes place approximately between the end of August and the first week of September. The vinification takes place in white for Pinot Noir, with soft pressing and separation of the must flower. For Chardonnay it is done with the traditional method.The fermentation is slow and at a low temperature between 15 and 17 º C. The aging requires a refermentation in bottle and after 60 months on the yeasts it proceeds with the disgorging without adding liqueur d'expedition.
Spumante Metodo Classico Pinot Nero "Nature" DOCG's features
The appearance is bright pink with white foam and fine perlage. The aroma is intense, persistent with hints of bread crust and ripe fruit. The mouthfeel is enveloping and lively with a lively freshness and a long persistence with a mineral trail.
Suggested pairings tasting this product of Monterucco winery
A sparkling wine as an aperitif, but also combined with all meal. is enhanced in fish preparations. The optimal serving temperature is 10 º C.
