Sparkling

Cellino

By Vinchio Vaglio, Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy

Vinchio Vaglio Cellino

Giancarlo Cellino was the historical director of the Cooperative from its foundation in 1959 until his retirement in 2001: the arm and mind of our winery for more than 40 years. To this person, who was instrumental in the birth and growth of Vinchio Vaglio, we have dedicated this wine, which is straightforward and lively, just as he was.

Tasting notes

It has a bright and lively straw yellow colour with greenish hues and a fine and persistent perlage. The nose is fruity with hints of green apple. On the palate, the wine is savoury and well balanced.

Pairs well with

aperitive, light and fresh first courses and fish dishes.

Technical details

Style
Sparkling
Denomination
Vino Spumante Extra Dry
Grape
Cortese 100%
Harvest
first week of September, the grapes are hand harvested in the morning so that they arrive fresh and in optimal condition to start the vinification process.
Vinification
the first step is the direct soft pressing of the grapes followed by static decantation of the must at 14 °C for about 24 hours. The alcoholic fermentation takes place at a constant temperature of 15 °C and lasts for about 15 days. the fermentation is made according to the process Martinotti method. Then the wine remains 3 months in the bottle before trade release.
Serving temperature
6-8°C

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