Virgola Demi-Sec - Cantina di Venosa sparkling wine

Grape variety: Malvasia di Basilicata 100%.

Training method: Simple Guyot espalier.

Age of the vineyards: 10 – 25 years. Altitude of the vineyards: 400 – 550 meters. Production per Ha: 10 Tons.

Production area: North-eastern part of the Province of Potenza delimited by the production specifications of the DOC Aglianico del Vulture which includes the territory of n. 15 municipalities in particular in the municipalities of Venosa and Maschito.

Harvest period: First ten days of September. Harvest method: Hand harvesting of the grapes in the early hours of the morning and immediate transport of the same to the cellar.

Production Technique: Pressing and immediate separation of the must from the skins for part of the grapes while for the other part, they are left to macerate in the cold for a short period and then pressed to obtain the must.

Sparkling wine making method: Charmat Lungo method at low temperature to maximize the characteristics of the final product.

Shelf life: Consume within 18 months of production.

Organoleptic characteristics and technical comment: One of a kind, Virgola Demi-sec is an aromatic sparkling wine with an unmistakable personality, the ideal companion for every moment of joy and cheerfulness which presents: Very pale straw color with light greenish reflections. Fine and persistent perlage. Large and intense bouquet with delicate floral and fruity notes. Flavor Soft and fresh on the palate, decisive in the aromatic aftertaste perception, with delicate acidity.

Gastronomic pairing and serving temperature: It goes very well with dry or cream pastries. It is suggested to serve at 6° C.