Spumante Brut Millesimato
A vintage traditional-method sparkling wine of remarkable balance and depth, born from the blend of Sangiovese, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Its fine, persistent perlage accompanies intense aromas of ripe fruit, almond and hazelnut. On the palate, it is full, complex and structured, supported by vibrant freshness. The long, harmonious finish is distinguished by a pleasant citrus note and lingering elegance.
General Characteristics
Denomination: Quality Sparkling Wine
Method: Metodo Classico.
Varietal: 40% Sangiovese, 25% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay, 15% of preceding vintage.
Growing area: Northeast of Siena, in the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga, on the southern border of the Chianti Classico denomination.
Vineyard density: About 5.400 vines per hectare.
Training system: Guyot.
Harvest: Exclusively by hand into small boxes, in mid-August.
Vineyard age: Starting in the mid-1980s, in-depth research was carried out Fèlsina’s terrains to identify the most suitable clones; shoots were then propagated and planted, and the musts micro-vinified.
Vinification
The grapes are rigorously quality – selected, then gently pressed; the must is cold-settled, racked, then fermented at a controlled temperature. In spring, a selection of the best base wines from the previous vintage is added to the new wine, together with a mixture of sugar and cultured yeasts; it is then bottled, and undergoes its secondary fermentation. After 32 months of fermentation and maturation, the wine is disgorged, then topped up with a liqueur d’expédition. After a further minimum of 3 months ageing, the wine is released.
Sensory Profile
Straw yellow with subtle golden highlights and a fine, persistent perlage. The nose is intense and enveloping, with notes of ripe fruit accompanied by delicate hints of almond and hazelnut.
On the palate, it is complex, full-bodied and structured, supported by a vibrant acidity. The finish reveals a touch of citrus and remarkable length and persistence.
