Sparkling

1999 L'Aurora

By Raffaele Gili, Roero, Piemonte, Italy

Raffaele Gili 1999 L'Aurora

Brut rosé sparkling wine with a high percentage of Nebbiolo in the cuvée, made by natural fermentation in autoclave.

Tasting notes

The high share of Nebbiolo in the cuvée gives this rosé a pleasant fragrance. A stylish sparkling wine with a quietly inviting elegance.

Pairs well with

Recommended as an aperitif and with fish-based starters and first courses.

Technical details

Style
Sparkling
Denomination
Spumante Brut Rosato
Grape
Nebbiolo (high percentage of the cuvée)
Soil
Calcareous marl, medium texture
Vineyard planting
Guyot
Vinification
Natural fermentation in autoclave, six months on the yeasts, then ageing in bottle (the sheet says 6 months and then bottle ageing).
Serving temperature
8-10°C

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