Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Dry

A sparkling wine ideal for toasts, aperitifs, and to accompany desserts. Straw-coloured, with fine, continuous effervescence and a fresh, fragrant aroma with hints of citrus, golden apple and acacia blossom. Full flavoured, fruity and well-balanced.

GRAPES: 100% Glera

PRODUCTION AREA:  Glera grapes come from vineyards in the hilly area belonging to the company within the Asolo DOCG.

VINE CULTIVATION:  The double inverted system is used, the vineyards are cultivated in sedimentary soil rich in sand and calcareous clay.

YIELD PER HECTARE:  13,500 kg.

VINIFICATION:  Soft pressing of grapes harvested and de-stemmed by hand; fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a temperature of 15-18°c.

FORMATION OF BUBBLES:  The “Charmat method” of re-fermentation takes place in steel autoclaves at 15-18°c for 8-1O days, the temperature is then lowered to 4°c until it is bottled.

ORGANALEPTIC PROPERTIES:  Straw-coloured. Aroma has fruity notes of golden apple and pear with hints of wisteria and acacia blossom. Continuous, fine bubbles.

AS AN ACCOMPANIMENT:  A sparkling wine ideal as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to meals, served with delicate risottos, fish or white meat and desserts.

SERVING TEMPERATURE:  7 – 8° C

STORAGE:  It is recommended that the bottle is stored upright in a cool, dark environment.

ACIDITY: 5.8 – 6.2 g/l

ALCOHOL:  11 – 11,5% vol.

SUGAR:  13 – 17 g/l

PRESSURE:  4.6 – 5 atm