“Noblesse” Metodo Classico Terre Siciliane IGT 2022 brut

Benanti Viticoltori | Sicily
Benanti Viticoltori S.p.a. | Via Garibaldi 361 | IT 95029 Viagrande

19130622 · 0,75 l · 48,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
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In 2002, Benanti dared to do the unthinkable: a Metodo Classico from pure Carricante – the first ever bottle fermentation from Etna from this noble indigenous grape variety. What was then an experiment is now a reference: hardly any other Sicilian sparkling wine comes close to the perlage quality of this house. The grapes come from the eastern and southern slopes of the volcano, where 20 to 60-year-old vines are rooted between 700 and 850 metres in mineral-rich volcanic sands – partly as traditional Alberello, partly on the trellis. Hand-picked, gentle whole-cluster pressing, fermentation at 16–18 °C in stainless steel. The wine rests on the fine lees until late spring, followed by bottle fermentation with selected yeasts. After 24 months on the lees, disgorgement and dosage take place; a further three months of rest complete the maturation.

Pale straw yellow with bright green reflections and a fine, persistent perlage. The bouquet reveals orange blossom, lemon blossom and ripe apple, with delicate notes of broom and beeswax. Dry and elegant on the palate, with lively acidity and mineral depth. A Metodo Classico with a perfect structure that is also a brilliant accompaniment to food – with delicate fritti, seafood or as a stand-alone aperitif of volcanic provenance. SUPERIORE.DE