Sparkling Red Wine - Frizzante Rosso,Ireland price supplier

Pithoi Frizzante Rosso

 

In ancient times Pithoi were anforas used for the fermentation of quality wines, they gave the wine special taste and scent. The Pithoi Sparkling Red wine is a fresh wine, simple to drink and moderate alcohol content. Ideal for any occasion, it can be the perfect wine to accompany your daily meals as well as pizzas with your friends

 

Classification : Sparkling

Vineyard location : Iblean Hills

Soil and altitude : Red sandy soil, 170 m. asl

Grapes varieties : 100% Frappato

Training system : Trained in the counter-espalier system and pruned in spurred cordon

Age of vineyard : 12 years

Yield per hectare : 80 Hl

Vinification:  7 days maceration on marcs and fermentation at controlled temperature

Ageing : Re-fermented in autoclave at 16 to 18 C for about 8 to 10 days. The wine remains on its leavens for about 60 days

Alcohol : 11% vol

Formats : 75cl Bottle

Pressure in bottle : 2,5 Atm

Serving temperature : 6 to 8 C

 

Note : In Ancient times 'Pithoi' were anforas used for the fermentation of quality wines, they gave the wine special taste and scent. It is a lively wine, of a brilliant deep pink colour, with fine persistent perlage. An excellent balance between acidity and sugar, which brings out its bouquet, freshness and a pleasant palate. Young floral and fruity notes which remind us of rose, strawberry, Cherry and raspberry. Perfect to go with fish starter, risotto, pizza and as an aperitif in general.

 

Weight : 1.50 kg