600 Blanc de Blancs

Alto Adige Spumante Ris. DOC Pas Dosé ²⁰¹⁴

About this wine

The unique geological and geographical conditions in the hamlet of Penon at 600 m a.s.

l. give occasion to the production of an incomparable sparkling wine with distinctive terroir characteristics. In 2014, the first "600" vintage was produced. The hand-picked Chardonnay grapes stem only from old vines. After bottle fermentation, the sparkling wine matures for 55 months on the lees. In the glass: stable and fine perlage. Fruity nuances of white peach and yellow exotic fruits, some quince, spiced bread and brioche. Creamy and yet taut texture, mineral and salty in the finish.
600 BLANC DE BLANCS: the uncompromising one.

Data sheet

Characteristics

Variety	Chardonnay
Vinification	Gentle pressing (55% yield), fermentation 80% in stainless steel, 20% in old barriques followed by ageing on the fine lees and batonnage, second fermentation in the bottle for 55 months
Alcohol	12,5 % by vol.
Total acidity	7,0 g/l
Residual sugar	1,7 g/l
Yield per hectare	55 hl
Optimum maturity	2-5 years
Method of cultivation	sustainable
Bottle sizes	0,75 l

Terroir

550-650 m a.sl., east, slope
Great day/night temperature difference
Loamy, sandy and gravelly soil rich in dolomite

Awards

2014
- Luca Gardini
  
  95+ points
- Sparkle - La guida ai migliori spumanti secchi d’Italia
  
  5 sfere
- Falstaff
  
  90/100 points
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  
  91/100 points
- Jancisrobinson.com
  
  17,0 points