SettimoCielo Extra Brut technical sheet

 Wine Name: SettimoCielo Extra Brut Country: Italy Region: Lombardia (Lake Garda) Appellation: Vineyard: San Rocco, San Pietro, Casalin located at an altitude of about 820 ft (250 m) Varietal: 50% Chardonnay, 50% Trebbiano di Lugana Trellising: Guyot Soil: Morainic, calcareous clay, stoney Farming: Traditional (organic farming is being field tested) Harvesting: Hand-­‐harvested in August Yields: Average of 11 tons/ha = 4.45 tons/acre Vinification: Hand picked and selected grapes are cooled in a refrigerated room. Soft pressing in vacuum tanks, cold static decantation and fermentation in temp controlled stainless steel tanks. Atmospheric pressure 4.5 bars. Aging process: 9 months of aging prior to bottling. Secondary fermentation in bottle and minimum 36 months of refinement on yeasts. Hand riddling on pupitres. Tasting Notes Color: Brilliant, straw yellow with fine, persistent perlage Bouquet: Fresh, bread crust Flavor: Dry, elegant and soft Pairings: As an aperitif or with light fish dishes too Alcohol Content: 12.5% Serving Temperature: 43-­‐46°F (6-­‐8°C) Annual Production: 1,500 magnums 400 Kendrick Lane Ste A – Front Royal, VA 22630 Tel. (540) 905-­‐5007 [email protected] www.rwkimports.com