La Collina NV 'Fermentum' Lambrusco dell'Emilia IGT
Item Number: 14643
UPC: 8-032956110955
Country: Italy
Region: Emilia-Romagna
Sub Region: Emilia-Romagna
Appellation/AVA: Lambrusco Emilia IGT
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Grape(s): Grasparossa / Salamino / Maestri / Malbo Gentile
Type: Wine - Sparkling
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 11
Viticulture: Certified Biodynamic
Soil Type: Calcareous clay loam
Elevation: 230 feet
Vineyard Notes: Fruit is harvested by hand from biodynamically farmed vineyards planted between 2005 and 2008.
Winemaking Notes: After harvest, a cold skin maceration occurs for a 2-3 days of days. La Collina uses frozen grape must to help kickstart the fermentation naturally in stainless steel tanks. The wine is bottled in February, and a natural re-fermentation occurs in bottle.
Tasting Notes: This is a dry, lively sparkling wine with notes of ripe fruit and red berries.