Spumante – Azienda Agricola Giovinco – Giovinco VSQ Extra Brut “Affinamento Esteso” Format: Glass bottle 75cl Spumante – Azienda Agricola Giovinco – Giovinco VSQ Extra Brut “Affinamento Esteso” – Scheda tecnica Production Area: Sambuca di Sicilia (AG), c.da Sgarretta - 350m a.s.l. Grapes: 100% Nerello Mascalese Soil: Medium mixture Breeding System: Backrest Vinification: The grapes are harvested before full ripeness to maintain an optimal acid balance. They are then gently pressed to avoid colour extraction from the skins. The must obtained ferments in steel at a controlled temperature (16°C). Foaming takes place in the early spring following the harvest. After the second fermentation in the bottle, the wine matures on the lees for a minimum of 36 months. The sparkling wine is not dosed and is topped up with wine from the same batch. Alcoholic strength: 12,5% Oenologist: Vito Giovinco Awards: GOLD MEDAL International Wine Competition 'City of Wine' 2023. Olfactory scent: Luminous straw yellow, with a fine, persistent perlage. The nose immediately reveals chalk, mineral, iodine and herbaceous notes. In the background are bread crust, floral notes and tropical fruit. The mouthfeel is full, enveloping and mineral. The long, fresh finish reveals importance and longevity. Combinations: Perfect throughout a meal or on its own. Goes well with oysters, caviar, fried food and eggs. Also try with cheeses and white meats. Serve at 8 °C. Find out more: To find out more about Sicilian wines, products Torrisis and the culinary traditions of Sicily, we recommend you visit our blog, full of interesting and overwhelming articles recounting its many facets. In the section recipes You will also find a wide variety of quick and easy cooking tips, as well as lots of ideas and useful advice on how to make the best use of our products in the kitchen and how to ensure that you create excellent dishes.
