Aquila Reale Spumante Chardonnay Trento DOC Riserva 2012 Magnum - Cesarini Sforza

Grape variety 100% Chardonnay Production area Maso Sette Fontane, Valle dell'Adige, Trentino Exposure and altitude West; 500 m slm level Composition of the soil Detritus with the presence of skeleton, slightly calcareous, not very deep, sandy loam, well drained Training method Simple Trentino pergola Organic vineyard Planting density 4,500 vines/ha Vinification The grapes are harvested manually in small containers in the first ten days of September they are delicately pressed whole in a Marmonier vertical press and only 50% of the must is selected for the Aquila Reserve. Fermentation takes place partly in oak barrels and partly in steel where the wine rests for at least 7 months in contact with its lees. Malolactic fermentation takes place in this period. In late spring the cuvée is made awaiting the draft at the beginning of June, followed by over 100 months of refinement. It will then be the days, months and years that will perform that evolutionary miracle of hints, aromas and sensations which, with respectful disgorgement and the subsequent 6 months of waiting before release on the market, will be enhanced in the glass. Yield 35 hl/ha (50% in free-run must) Analysis Alcohol: 12.5% vol Acidity: 6.83 g/l Sugars: 1.8 g/l Organoleptic characteristics The straw yellow color with golden reflections reflects the freshness and keeping during this year. On the nose, the sweetness of the aromas recalls candied fruit, notes of small pastries with a slightly citrus finish. At disgorgement, topping up is done only with a small quantity of shipping syrup to respect the typical nature of the territory from which the grapes come. The excellent structure and persistence supported by a pleasant acidity give the sparkling wine great personality and elegance. The power is supported by great finesse and elegance.