Our wines - Cristina
Cristina - Colli del Trasimeno D.O.C. Classic Method
Grape Variety:
Chardonnay (100% Blanc de Blanc).
Soil composition:
Mainly calcareous and sandy with fossils.
Harvest:
Traditional hand-harvesting. Usually in the second half of September.
Training system and vine density:
Traditional double Guyot, with 5,200 vines per hectare.
Vinification of the base wine:
Fermentation inside steel tanks of 50 hl with the use of natural yeasts, at a low controlled temperature to preserve delicate fruit aromas.
Vintage:
Yes.
Bottle-Fermentation Method (Traditional Classic Method):
The second fermentation takes place directly inside the bottle, adding a mixture of sugar and yeasts. The wine is aged in contact with the dead yeasts cells for at least 36 months, to release flavours into wine. Ridding and disgorging.
Brut:
6 g/liter.
Tasting Characteristics:
Bright colour, fine perlage elegant and persistent. Tropical and citrus fruit, with floral and crusty bread notes. To the palate presents a pleasant freshness in perfect synergy with the elegant minerality.
Food Pairings:
Ideal for aperitifs and starters. Excellent with white meat, soft-cheeses and seafood.
Service Temperature:
It is best to serve it at temperatures between 6°C.
Alcohol content:
12.5% Vol.
Notes:
It is a elegant sparkling wine and it is perfect to celebrate any important occasion such as receptions, dinner parties, banquets and for any relaxing moments.
