GaviSpumanteBrutLaBattistina

<p>An attractive textural fizz from the cooler slopes of the Battistina estate.</p><p>An interesting nose of crystallised ginger, citrus, apple, jasmine and a hint of spice. The palate is delicate, yet rich with citrus and ripe apricots. The mouthfeel is creamy and the finish is dry and refreshing.</p><p>The vineyards are south facing and the soil, chalky and mineral, which allows full ripening and excellent drainage. The 35-year-old vines are trained Piemonte style on low Guyot trellis, planted with 4000 – 4500 vines per hectare and yielding 6600 lt/ha. Grapes are harvested a week ahead of the main harvest to retain the higher acidity essential for sparkling wines. The hand-harvested grapes are whole bunch pressed in a pneumatic press and subjected to a temperature controlled fermentation in small 100hl pressure tanks and spend 3 months on lees.</p><p>Best served as an aperitif.</p>