Principessa Perlante
Gavi DOCG
GRAPE VARIETIES
Cortese 100%
PRODUCTION TECHNIQUE
The clean must from the first pressing is fermented off the skins at a controlled temperatureof 18° C and then cooled at 0° C during the last part of the alcoholic fermentation that takesplace in stainless steel tanks for two weeks.Storage at low temperatures conveys a slight natural effervescence to the wine.
DESCRIPTION
COLOUR: pale straw.
BOUQUET: intense, fruit-forward, with hints of pineapple and apple.
TASTE: crisp with gentle acidity and slightly bitter, balanced finish.
WINEMAKER’S NOTES
A unique expression of the Cortese di Gavi grape variety. This particular pétillant characterof this wine is achieved during the vinification of our elected and ripest Cortese grapes,with the highest sugar content.
FOOD PAIRINGS
An aperitif wine, excellent with hors d’oeuvres and fish dishes in general.It pairs particularly well with shellfish.
First vintage released: 1999
Alcohol content : 12 to 12,5% vol. following the vintage conditions.
Available formats : 0,375 l - 0,75 l