Classic Method Sparkling Wine of Araprì Gran Cuvée XXI Secolo Brut 2017

Classic Method Sparkling Wine of Araprì Gran Cuvée XXI Secolo Brut 2017 

d'AraprìGran CuvéeIt is the most particular sparkling wine with the greatest organoleptic impact that the House offers. GRAN CUVÉE, produced only in superior quality years, is a sparkling wine that d'Araprì proudly reserves for enthusiasts. Aged for a long time it contains complex aromas. Grape varieties: Bombino Bianco, Pinot Noir, Montepulciano. Production area: San Severo. Vineyard: Contrada San Biase, Contrada Cotinone and Contrada San Matteo – 1/2 + 2+ 12 hectares Soil type: clayey-limestone , on a slight slope. Exposure and altitude: South South-West, 80-100 m. above sea level. Training system and planting density: Espalier – 3500 plants per hectare, Apulian pergola – 2000 plants per hectare Yield per hectare: 100-120 quintals per hectare, approximately 3-4 kg per vine. Harvest period: end of August Pinot Noir, mid-September Bombino Bianco and late September-early October Montepulciano, with manual harvesting and selection of the grapes. Aging and permanence on the yeasts: each bottle rests for a minimum of 60 months away from light, air currents and shocks, at a temperature of 13° C, in the basement of our ancient cellar. Disgorgement: manually a la glace, without adding the dosage syrup, about two months before marketing. Colour: beautiful bright yellow with golden reflections and fine bubbles .Aroma: great elegance and balance on the nose, aromas of tobacco, honey, apricots and citrus hints. Taste: Wide and pleasantly creamy mouthfeel with great liveliness with acidity that best supports the structure of the wine.

Vintage on the market: 2017