Forcé 1968 Extra Dry Martinotti Method Sparkling wine

Surface area:
Ha 0,8

Vine’s system of growth:
Guyot

Altitude:
800/900 mt asl

Exposure:
East and SW

Soil:
Sandy grain size typical of the region with little depth (less than 50 cm). Abbundance of stone residue.

Agricultural operations:
weed control is done manually 3 times a year, harrowing and sowing on alternate rows. Fertilisation with bovine manure every 5/6 years. Management of cryptogamic dedeases using exclusively copper and fosphate.

Plantation Year: 2003
first years of 2000

Harvest:
end of august

Variety:
International white grape varieties

Vinification:
whole cluster pressed Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks with selected yeasts, at low temperatures.

Ageing:
in stainless steel, lees contact at 5/7°C

Second fermentation:
in sealed stainless steel tanks for a few months

Colour:
bright white

Aroma:
fruity and floral. Pronounced citric scents of the varieties.

Flavour:
Crisp, full flavour

Production: 6000/7000 bottles
6000/7000

Serving suggestions:
4 - 6 °C