Denomination: Recioto di Soave Spumante Docg.
Alcohol: 12,5% voI.
Production area: Doc area in Soave.
Grape variety: 100% Garganega.
Grape harvest: mid of September.
Vinification: made in small quantities, locally and in an artisan-like way. By the first half part of September we do a selection of the most sun-exposed grapes having the highest sugar content. In this way we will obtain an higher sugar and polifenolic concentration.The grapes are hand-picked into small crates; semidried in special dry and well-ventilated rooms called “fruttai” for 3 month. On December the grapes are pressed and the juice ferment in stainless steal tank at low temperature, to increase the fruitness. Once we have the choiced percentage of alcohol and sugar, the juice is moved in stainless steel tanks for 90 days following the Charmat Method to obtain a sparkling wine.
Characteristics: straw-yellow with golden highlights; brilliant; sweet, harmonious, fruity flavour with a slightly bitter aftertaste.
Food matches: ideal with all kinds of desserts and for all festive occasions.
Temperature: serve chilled at 7°- 8°C.
