Ca' di Alte Prosecco

Region

Vicenza, Veneto, Italy

Producer:

Ca' di Alte

Grapes:

Glera

Wine Description:

This Prosecco is a light straw yellow with fine bubbles. A pleasant bouquet with notes of pear and white flowers that follow onto a palate which is bright and clean with a refreshing finish.

The vineyards are situated on north-facing hillsides, where cooler nighttime temperatures allow the grapes' aromatic compounds to fully develop. The vines are trained using the Guyot system, and the soil is calcareous with volcanic origins, providing an ideal terroir for cultivating high-quality grapes.

This Prosecco was made using the Charmat method. The grapes were hand-picked, and the stalks removed before crushing. After soft pressing the must was fermented in temperature controlled stainless-steel tanks until 10% ABV was reached. The wine was then moved on to pressurized tanks (autoclave) and an addition of yeast and sugar started a second fermentation under pressure. The CO2 generated by this second fermentation dissolved in the wine making it sparkling. After filtration and centrifugation, the wine was refrigerated and bottled under pressure to preserve the right level of dissolved CO2. The wine is "spumante" or “fully sparkling” as the pressure in the bottle is above 3 bars.

Producer Description

The Ca’ di Alte wines are made at Cantina Colli Vicentini, near Verona, under the watchful eye of winemaker and director Alberto Marchisio.

The grapes for the Ca' di Alte range are grown primarily on hills south of Vicenza, known as the Colli Berici, which ensures lower yields and optimum ripeness. With Alberto's hand in the winery, the delicate aromas in the unoaked whites have been preserved. 

The Pinot Nero shows the benefits of the vineyard's high elevations, which create cool nights and excellent freshness in the final wines. This expression is defined by appealing cherry perfume, decent depth on the palate and excellent length. It puts many a Bourgogne Pinot Noir to shame. 

Ca’ di Alte’s Frizzante and Spumante Proseccos also reflect Alberto's winemaking prowess. Delicate, clean and balanced, with 15 - 16 grammes per litre of residual sugar, these sparkling wines are fresh, fruity and easy to drink.