Podere La Berta Brut Metodo Classico

Tired of the usual sparkling wines based on Chardonnay or Pinot Noir? Curious to taste something truly innovative? This is the bottle for you. It is, in fact, a Metodo Classico Brut produced from the Romagna grape par excellence. A grape characterised by a strong personality and marked versatility, perfect for both dry and passito vinification. And, as this Podere La Berta label demonstrates, also as a sparkling wine base. It is Albana, used here in purity, after being harvested by hand. In the winery, the grapes are softly pressed. The must is then cold decanted and fermented at a controlled temperature. The base is then enriched with sugars and additional yeasts to start the frothing process. 18 months on the lees in the bottle. At the end of this period, and following disgorgement, the wine is dosed and re-corked. It is ready to go on sale. Straw yellow in colour with faint greenish reflections, the perlage is fine and persistent. The nose is fresh and delicate, with evident floral and fruity notes, as well as a typical hint of bread crust. In the mouth it is pleasantly savoury, with a perfect balance between fruit and acidity. Excellent as an aperitif, this Metodo Classico is ideal with fish-based first and second courses. Also excellent with raw and fried food.