Rosé Metodo Classico Cruasé, Tenuta Mazzolino

ROSÉ METODO CLASSICO CRUASÉ

Appellation

Oltrepò Pavese D.O.C.G. Pinot Nero Spumante Rosé Cruasé

Grape Variety

100% Pinot Nero

First vintage

2007

Vineyard

1.25 Ha

Exposure

East

Elevation

180 - 220 mt asl

Gradient

40% to 70%

Year of planting

2000

Vine density

5,000 x Ha

Grape yield

90 qt

Soil composition

Clayey-loamy topsoil intermixed with veins of sand, chalky bedrock

Pruning system

Guyot

Harvest

Manual harvest in small plastic crates

Fermentation protocol

The grapes are visually checked, weighed and crushed in a membrane press in order to obtain the desired Rosè color. The “tête de cuvée” - kept aside from the “taille” - ferments in separate vats at 18°C

Winemaking

Temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats

Elevage

44 months of ‘sur lattes’ maturation following the ‘tirage’

Alcohol

12.5% by vol

Total Acidity

7.3 g/l

Volatile Acidity

0.31 g/l

Ph

3.08

Service temperature

8° - 10° C

Colour

A delicate salmon color with an abundance of ne bubbles

Aromas

A complex, vinous nose dominated by ruby red grapefruit evolving into tangerine, with a fine toasty character

Taste

Layers of juicy red berry avors follow through onto a delicate palate, with an elegant oral/herbal nish

Food pairing

Rich, savory canapès, shellsh and crustaceans, tuna tartare or salmon carpaccio, charcuterie (Parma ham, Patanegra) and soft/semi-hard cheese of medium ageing