Grillo Classic Method Terzavia Marco De Bartoli

Terzavia BIO from De Bartoli winery - Classic Millesimato Method

Obtained from the sparkling process of Grillo grapes, Terzavia is an innovative Sicilian Classic Method: during the tirage phase, the right amount of fresh must of Grillo grapes from the following year is added to dilute the alcohol content and add the amount of natural sugar to the socket. of foam, also falling within the vintage sparkling wines. No dosage is added after disgorgement.

Classification: Classic Method - DOC Sicilia Grillo Spumante Brut Nature

Grape variety: 100% Grillo

Territory: Western Sicily, Contrada Samperi, Marsala (TP)

Vineyard surface: 9 ha

Soil: calcareous, medium-textured, tending to sandy, flat

Training system: Guyot counter-espalier

Plant density: 3,500 vines per hectare

Yield per hectare: 60 q

Vineyard age: 30 years

Total SO2: 26 mg/l

Reducing sugars: <1 g/l

Acidity: 6.8 g/l

Harvest: (2020) by hand in small crates, from the end of August

Vinification of the base wine: The grapes are cooled and subjected to a selection of the bunches. This is followed by a direct soft pressing of the grapes (whole) and, after the spontaneous decantation of the must, the start of fermentation in steel tanks is awaited, to then continue in French oak barrels (20% of the grapes) at a controlled temperature in indirectly, with air conditioning in the environment. The fermentation is carried out by indigenous yeasts and with a minimum use of sulphites

Tirage: (2021) Addition of fresh must, always obtained from Grillo grapes of the following year, present in the same vineyard, and following the same method for the vinification of the base wine. The fresh must is added to the wine in proportional quantities such as to dilute the alcohol content and provide the quantity of sugar (natural) necessary for the second fermentation. The contribution of must does not exceed 15%, so the wine is fully included in the vintage category

Aging: 50% of the base wine ages for 12 months in steel, while the remaining 50% ages in French oak containers, on its lees. After tirage, at least 18 months in bottle always on its lees

Disgorgement: 2023

Alcohol content: 12% vol

Pairings: to be combined with shellfish-based appetizers or, throughout the meal, with both traditional Sicilian dishes or fish tartare, especially if with Mediterranean bluefin tuna seasoned with black pepper, salt from the salt pans of Trapani and fresh thyme

Serving temperature: 8°C

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