Data Sheet
ISCHIA BIANCO SPUMANTE DEDICATO AL FONDATORE
Denominazione Di Origine Controllata
Production zone: Various on the island of Ischia
Grape variety: Biancolella & Forio
Soil type: Volcanic soils rich in phosphorus and potassium
Direction: various
Altitude: 100-250 above sea level
Form of education: Guyot
Harvest: Hand harvest, Beginn of September, selection of the grapes in the vineyard and transport in 20kg harvesting boxes
Type of sparkling wine: Sparkling wine with classic bottle fermentation
Wine and sparkling wine production: Soft pressing of the whole grapes without destemming, followed by the natural clarification of the must at low temperatures. Fermentation of the must with pure yeasts at a controlled temperature (12°C) in stainless steel tanks. The wine obtained in this way is filtered, bottled and the “liqueur de tirage” is added, resulting in a second fermentation in the bottle. The sparkling wine matures on the yeast for at least 24 months and is then hand shaken before it is ready for consumption.
Color: Brilliant straw yellow
Perlage: fine, elegant perlage
Olfactory notes: fine, spicy, wild herbs, dried fruits, dried apricots, almonds, almond blossoms, warm bread crust
Tasting notes: brut, elegant, tasteful
Serving temperature: 4-6°C
Examples of food pairings: oysters, fish carpaccio, shrimp tartare, grilled prawns, sushi, as an aperitif with delicate finger food
Bottles produced: 2.700