Aragosta Frizzante

aragosta frizzante 2018

SEMI SPARKLING WHITE WINE
Aragosta Frizzante is a sparkling wine made by light pressing of grapes from white grape varieties, harvested early. The Aragosta line is a historic line, known throughout Italy. The Aragosta Frizzante carries on the great tradition of this production: it is a light, fresh, lively but smooth wine: pale straw-yellow color, fresh and gently vinous bouquet, lively and savory taste.
The perfect companion for aperitifs and meals: each glass holds a sip of summer.

 

Grapes: white grapes
Location of the vineyards: Alghero area
Soil type: alluvial and calcareous
Harvest: second half of August
Climate: Dry heat
Training system: Guyot
Plant density: 4000 plants / hectare
Yield: 120/140 quintals / hectare (on young plants)
Average age of vines: From 3 to 15 years
Vinification and aging: harvesting with low sugar content, fermentation at 16 ° C, for 7-10 days. Contact with the skins in the press, batonnage sur lie during the refermentation in autoclave for a month.
Color: pale straw yellow
Bouquet: fresh and delicately vinous
Taste: lively, savory and salty
Pairings: aperitif, fish-based menu
Serving temperature: 6-8 ° C.
Alcohol: 11% -11.5% vol.
Residual sugars: 13 gr
Acidity: 5.8 gr / l
Number of bottles: 600.000

 

Awards:
2018 Argento al Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards 2018
2016 Bronze Medal Decanter – World Wine Winner 2016