Type: sweet sparkling Bonarda
Location: Bacedasco Basso, municipality of Vernasca (PC), Italy, 200-250 m.a.s.l.
Grape variety: 100% Croatina
Vine training: Guyot method (long)
Soil: calcareous clay
Sunlight: East-West
Harvesting: mechanical
ABV: 8%
Winemaking: destemming and light crushing of the grapes; fermentation at controlled temperature with selected yeast in stainless steel tanks (fermentini) for 3-4 days
Refining: in stainless steel and cement tanks for approximately four months; re-fermentation in autoclave at 18°C / 65°F
Color: dark ruby, with violet reflections
Aroma: fruity, with a delightful hint of marmalade
Taste: round, full, with good acidity
Pairing: Soupes, fruit tarts, strawberries, pastry
Best served at: 16°C / 60°F
