Spumante del Castello Extra Dry
Metodo Martinotti

( Sparkling wine )

GRAPES: Pinot Bianco (50 %),

Chardonnay (50%)

VINIFICATION: From 3 to 6 months in

stainless steel vats.

CHARACTERISTICS: One of the

historic wines of the Pinelli Gentile dynasty,

the Spumante has a light yellow colour

and a delicate fragrance; pleasant taste

with hints of tropical fruit and flowers;

a well-balanced wine, it is obtained

with the Charmat method.

It is fully appreciated as a starter,

or to end up with the dessert.

MATURITY: Should be drunk within 3 years.

TEMPERATURE: 8 – 10° C.

Special recipe: Risotto with Spumante.

Riserva del Marchese Brut

Metodo Tradizionale Classico VITIGNO: Pinot nero in purezza.

( Marquis brut great reserve )

GRAPE: Pinot Noir (100%).

SPARKLING PROCEDURE: It is in

fact a re-fermentation, which happens in

bottle, and is followed by a long period (12

months) during which the wine lies together

with the yeasts (“remuage sur pupitres”). We

then have the “degorgement”, which consists

in freezing the neck of the bottle, uncorking it

and getting rid of the deposit resulting from

the second fermentation.

Finally, before re-corking the bottle,

we add the “liqueur d’expédition”

and we start the “vieillissement sur lattes”

which is the normal ageing (minimum 12

months) before selling the wine.

CHARACTERISTICS: Straw yellow colour,

very elegant “perlage” with small and persistent

bubbles; delicate fragrance, always evolving

with age. In mouth, it is very pleasant,

well-balanced and harmonious.

MATURITY: Medium – long ageing.