Brut Bianco
Tenuta I Gelsi · Basilicata
Classification
Sparkling wine (classic method)
Variety
Fiano
Alcohol
12
Serving Temp
7-8°C
Organoleptic Notes
Light yellow colour with greenish reflections and fine, persistent perlage; intense bouquet of fresh bread crust, floral and fruity notes with mineral and menthol sensations; voluminous yet soft and fresh palate with gentle, persistent bubbles.
Winemaking
Vinification
Soft pressing of whole clusters, settling of must and fermentation at about 14°C with selected yeasts
Aging
Refinement on noble lees for at least four months with periodic bâtonnage; bottle-aged on yeasts for at least 12 months (classic method)
Terroir & Vineyard
Location
Rionero in Vulture (C.da Paduli Monticchio Bagni)
Soil Composition
Calcareous clay with volcanic ash
Vine Training
Espalier
Vine Density (vines/ha)
3000
Yield per ha
60
Harvest & Production
Harvest
Manual harvest at the beginning of September
Food Pairings
Raw fishPasta with seafood and shellfishFish soups