Piemonte Chardonnay Spumante Brut DOC
Noble French vine, Chardonnay has found its perfect location also in Piedmont ever since. La Torre closely follows the vineyards from which receives the grapes destined to become a fine Spumante Brut, produced using the Charmat method, under which the froth generation takes place in a large container, called “autoclave”, under pressure.
It can be served either in the cup or in flutes.
Vine: Chardonnay 100%
Vineyards: from grapes obtained mainly from our members’ vineyards.
Harvest: End of August – Beginning of September
Vinification: Soft pressing of the grapes. Cleaning of the must through decanting and starting of the fermentation at controlled temperature for depletion of sugars, for a period of six months as per product legal specification.
Average annual production: 11,000 bottles
Properties and characteristics: It shows a fine perlage, very pale straw color, fruity grape flavor and a dry taste with fresh acidity.
Alcohol content: 12.5% vol.
Garde probable: 2 years
Serving temperature: 6° – 8°C
Serving suggestions: The Brut can be served as an aperitif, but it is, however, a good companion throughout the whole meal and is especially suitable for fish and shellfish.