2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
pH 3.1
Total Acidity 7.15 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Carricante
Classification Terre Siciliane IGT
Region Terre Siciliane
Soil Volcanic sands, Rich in minerals, With sub-acid reaction
Orientation Eastern And Southern Exposures
Harvest Dates Harvest started in late September and, in some cases, extended beyond the usual period because of irregular ripening
Fermentation Vessels Steel tanks
Pressing Method Hand-Picked Grapes Gently Pressed Without Destemming
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Dosage 3.5 g/L
Production Details Vines are 20–60 years old, with 6,000–7,000 vines per hectare. Fermentation occurs in steel at 16–18°C. The base wine matures on its lees until late spring, is bottled with selected yeast for secondary fermentation, and undergoes disgorgement and dosage after 48 months; it then rests for at least three months.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow with bright green tints; fine, persistent bubbles; orange blossom, lemon blossom and ripe apple; dry and elegant, with pleasant acidity and aromatic persistence
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 6.6 g/L
Grape Varieties Carricante
Classification Terre Siciliane IGT Carricante Spumante
Region Terre Siciliane
Soil Sandy, Volcanic, Rich in minerals, With sub-acid reaction
Orientation Eastern And Southern Exposures
Fermentation Vessels Steel tanks
Pressing Method Hand-Picked Grapes Softly Pressed Without Destemming
Production Details Vines are 20–60 years old, with 6,000–7,000 vines per hectare. Fermentation occurs in steel at 16–18°C. The base wine matures on its lees until late spring, is bottled with selected yeast for secondary fermentation, and undergoes disgorgement and dosage after 48 months; it then rests for at least three months.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow with bright green tints; fine, persistent bubbles; orange blossom, lemon blossom and ripe apple; dry and elegant, with pleasant acidity and aromatic persistence
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
pH 3.1
Total Acidity 7 g/L
Grape Varieties Carricante
Classification Terre Siciliane IGT Carricante Spumante
Region Terre Siciliane
Soil Sandy, Volcanic, Rich in minerals, With sub-acid reaction
Orientation Eastern And Southern Exposures
Fermentation Vessels Steel tanks
Pressing Method Hand-Picked Grapes Softly Pressed Without Destemming
Production Details Vines are 20–60 years old, with 6,000–7,000 vines per hectare. Fermentation occurs in steel at 16–18°C. The base wine matures on its lees until late spring, is bottled with selected yeast for secondary fermentation, and undergoes disgorgement and dosage after 48 months; it then rests for at least three months.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow with bright green tints; fine, persistent bubbles; orange blossom, lemon blossom and ripe apple; dry and elegant, with pleasant acidity and aromatic persistence
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Viagrande, Contrada Monte Serra, Southeast slope of Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy
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