The cork is rigorously closed by hand with twine: it is an ancient art useful for balancing the inner pressure of wine and thus for favouring its second fermentation. The result is a second life for wine, which gets a fresh and perfect sparkle in every occasion.
Ortrugo dei Colli Piacentini DOC Frizzante
100% local Ortrugo, one of the most typical species of wine of Piacenza: our white sparkle, closed with the traditional twine.
| CATEGORY | Ortrugo dei Colli Piacentini Doc Frizzante |
|---|---|
| GRAPE VARIETY | Ortrugo 100% |
| ALCOHOLIC STRENGHT | 12% vol |
| RESIDUAL SUGAR | 15 g/l |
| KIND OF BOTTLE | Lia 0,75 lt. with the typical closure with twine (spago) made exclusively by hand |
| GROUND | Medium-textured and sub-alkaline soil, with deep veins of soda sulphate |
| EXPOSURE | South-East |
History
History
Method
Winemaking
After cold maceration on skins for 24 hours and fermentation with cultured yeasts at a temperature of 16°C, wine is stored in pressurized tanks where a slow secondary fermentation finishes its fragrance making it a delicate petillant wine.
Aroma
The five senses
Straw-yellow colour with greenish veins. Delicate and distinctive taste with a slightly bitter aftertaste. Pronounced and very fresh fragrance, with mint and fresh-cut flowers hints.
Prizes
Awards
DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2021
MEDAGLIA BRONZO
VINI&CONSUMI AWARDS 2020
MIGLIOR DESIGN BOTTIGLIA
I MIGLIORI VINI ITALIANI / LUCA MARONI 2021
92 PUNTI
GILBERT GAILLARD 2022 GOLD MEDAL
Combinations
Food suggestions
Perfect with cured meats and fish first courses. Recommended with fish tartare and pizza.
