Classic Method Q 1000 Abbazia Santa Anastasia

Q 1000 Classic Method Sicilian Spumante – Abbazia Santa Anastasia Cellar

Freshness and elegance characterize the Brut Q 1000 of Abbazia Santa Anastasia, an organic sparkling wine. Pinot Noir vinified in white and sparkling according to the Classic Method. A persistent Blanc de Noir, with the right balance between acidity and flavor.

Classification: Classic Method Brut Sparkling Wine 

Certification: Organica 

Winemakers: Gianfranco Cordero, Giuseppe Prisinzano 

Grapes type: Pinot Noir 100%

Vineyards location: Castelbuono (PA) - Contrada Santa Anastasia 

Altitude: High mountain 1,000 m. above sea level

Plant density: 3,000 vines per hectare

Yield per hectare: 4,500 kg

Harvest: grapes harvested manually in the first half of August

Production technieque: Vinification without the skins and soft pressing of the grapes. Low-temperature fermentation of the base wine. Refermentation in the spring following the vintage at a controlled temperature of 17°C

Ageing: on the lees for 24 months, manual riddling on racks

Alcohol content: 11.5% vol

Perlage: a fine and silky perlage

Bouquet: delicate scents of bread crust, mineral notes and a mild hint of currant

Palate: crisp, sapid and full-bodied. Supple, with a good balance between acidity and tanginess

Serving temperature: 6–8°C 

Pairings: excellent sparkling wine for an aperitif. Perfect with dishes based on fish, molluscs and crustaceans, raw fish, fish tartar and vegetables

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