Nicosia Sosta Tre Santi Carricante Brut Spumante Classico DOC SICILIA 75cl

 
This classic method sparkling wine of the Sosta Tre Santi selection is produced with Carricante grapes, grown at high altitudes on volcanic soil. It ages on lees in the bottle for at least 20 months. The fine perlage, the elegant bouquet and the great reshness make it ideal to drink as an aperitif or with meals. Grape varieties: Carricante Vineyards: the soil is volcanic, very rich in minerals, at an altitude of 700-750 m above sea level, with good range of temperature between day and night; training system: espalier spurred cordon Raccolta: by hand into crates, in the end of September Ageing: at least 20 months in bottle on lees Perlage: fine and persistent Production method: classic method, with soft pressing of the grapes, fermentation in stainless steel vats for 3 weeks at a controlled temperature and refermentation in bottle Alcohol content: 12% vol. Colour: straw-yellow colour with golden highlights Nose: a very pleasant bouquet with fragrant notes of hawthorn and yellow flowers, scents of yeast and honey Palate: very fresh and pleasant taste, with a good persistence Serving temperature: 6-8°C.