VINTAGE
2012

APPELLATION
Oltrepò Pavese DOC

AREA
Oltrepò Pavese, Lombardy

GRAPES
100% Croatina

VINIFICATION
The grapes are vinified following the traditional winemaking style in Oltrepò Pavese, which emphasizes the wine's rich, ripe fruit aromas. This process is followed by a re-fermentation in order to achieve the signature effervescent style.

COLOR
A stunningly bright ruby-red color

BOUQUET
Vinous with fruity scents of strawberries and ripe currants

PALATE
Full, persistent, dry, and effervescent; shows notes of ripe blackcurrant and cherry

FOOD PAIRINGS
Excellent with Italian cold cuts, meat-filled raviolis, barbecued meats, country-style soups, and aged cheeses

SERVING TEMPERATURE
57°F - 61°F

ALCOHOL LEVEL
12%

BOTTLE SIZE
750 mL