Gran Cuvee, Classic Method - Blanc de Noir

REGION Oltrepo Pavese, Lombardia GRAPE VARIETY Pinot Noir 100% DENOMINATION Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico Pinot Nero DOCG Vintage-dated Extra Brut The grape harvest is done by traditional, hand-picking in the second half of August.  The wine making process is white wine vinified with soft pressing and fermentation of only 50% of the free-running must extract.  In late Spring, the best Pinot Noirs are obtained from the wine cellar selection and the best vintages are blended and bottled.  This sparkling wine is disgorged at least 36 months after the draft and after a slow fermentation in our historic cellars. TASTING NOTES Straw-yellow color, fine and persistent perlage.  Typical bread crust and dry fruity notes, fresh and particularly sapid.  PAIRINGS An excellent aperitif, and fine accompaniment for cut meats, seafood appetizers, fish and meat dishes.