Sparkling
Senatore Primo Spumante
By Villa Doria, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy
Traditional Method sparkling red from Piedmont grapes, continuing the tribute to founder Daniele Lanzavecchia Senior. Alcohol 12.5% vol.
Tasting notes
Ruby red. Intense red fruit and an elegant floral fragrance; colourful, compact foam and fine, persistent perlage; fresh, fairly tannic, full-bodied and smooth.
Pairs well with
Aperitif, cold cuts, first courses and pork; also fresh cheese and dry pastry.
Technical details
- Style
- Sparkling
- Denomination
- Piemonte Rosso DOC
- Grape
- Barbera-based
- Production area
- Hills across the whole of Piedmont
- Harvest
- Hand harvest
- Vinification
- Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel for about 8 days, then a short passage in steel after blending. Second fermentation in bottle by the Traditional (Classic) Method, about 9 months on the yeasts before disgorging and liqueur d'expédition.
- Serving temperature
- 8 °C
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