Sparkling · 2018

Vigna Gatinera 72 Mesi Riserva

By Fontanafredda, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Fontanafredda Vigna Gatinera 72 Mesi Riserva

Fontanafredda's historic Alta Langa Riserva from a single 100% Pinot Nero parcel in Serralunga d'Alba, deliberately disgorged in four progressive stages (72, 84, 96 and 108 months) from the same vintage so the same harvest can be tasted horizontally or vertically at different stages of its evolution.

Tasting notes

Golden colour with green highlights; fine, very persistent perlage; deep, complex aromas of white-fleshed fruit (peach, pear), toasted nuts and fresh bread; structured palate where Pinot Nero's body meets a sweet mousse and crisp acidity

Pairs well with

Aperitif, richer first courses, shellfish, aged cheeses

Technical details

Style
Sparkling
Denomination
Alta Langa DOCG
Grape
100% Pinot Nero
Cru / vineyard
Vigna Gatinera
Production area
Serralunga d'Alba
Soil
White clay with layers of chalky/calcareous sand
Exposure
East-facing, 400-600m asl
Harvest
End of August, beginning of September
Vineyard planting
Guyot-trained, 4,300 vines/ha, single historic parcel, 100% Pinot Nero
Vinification
Soft pressing and static must decantation; partial fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel, partial in barrique in underground cellars; second fermentation and lees aging in bottle (Metodo Classico), disgorged at 72 months as the first of four progressive releases (72/84/96/108 months) from the same vintage
Serving temperature
8-10°C
Storage
Drinks well now; can hold further given its extended lees aging
Vintage
2018

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