Almerita Brut 2020 Sicilia DOC cl 75

Conceived in 1987 for the friends of Count Joseph, a brut sparkling wine made with the classic method, in contact with the yeasts for 24 months. Its craftsmanship distinguishes the different vintages. A Sicilian millesimato from Chardonnay grapes. Fine and continuous perlage, delicate creaminess on the palate.

Grape varieties: Chardonnay

Denomination: Sicily DOC

Wine-growing area: Tenuta Regaleali – Palermo – Sicily

Vineyards: Cava Rina ha 16

Soils: sandy

Year of planting: 1995

Altitude: 500 m above sea level

Vineyard exposure: south/west

Training system: espalier

Type of pruning: spurred cordon

Density of vines per hectare: 4,200

Grape yield per hectare: 65 ql

Production technique: refermentation in the bottle (classic method)

Refermentation temperature: 14/16°C

Malolactic fermentation: carried out totally

Aging: in contact with yeast in the bottle for 24 months

Start of degorgement: June 2021

Dosage: Brut

Alcohol content: 12% Vol.

Wine analytical data: pH 3.41 – AT 6.13 g/l – ZR 5.10 g/l – ET 27.10g/l.