2023 Masottina ‘R.D.O. – Le Rive di Ogliano Ponente’ Brut Millesimato

2023 Masottina ‘R.D.O. – Le Rive di Ogliano Ponente’ Brut Millesimato R.D.O.comes from a vineyard facing south-west, this wine encapsulates all the elegance and finesse of a unique terroir such as Ogliano, where its typical features are sealed by a slightly spicy hint that develops in crescendo thanks to its longevity. The wine is made from hand-picked selected grapes, white vinified by the gravity method. Prise de mousse and maturation take place over approximately three months, followed by further ageing for one month in bottle. Harvest: end of August – beginning of September. Manual harvest into crates. Double selection: on the vine and in the winery. Vinification: by gravity method. Off the skins, i.e. white vinification, at a controlled temperature of 15°C -18°C; prise de mousse and maturation on the yeasts normally take place for a period of three and a half months in pressure tanks, on selected yeasts, at a temperature of 14 – 13°C. The wine is aged for approximately one month before distribution. Tasting notes: elegant straw yellow colour with bright greenish-golden hints. Fine, lingering perlage. The bouquet is fresh and variegated, with clear, intense hints of bergamot, white mulberry, peaches, loquats, melons and acacia blossoms. The rich mix of aromas is completed by lemon balm, thyme, mint and sage. On the palate there are fresh, delicate floral fragrances, enhanced by pleasant mineral hints. The long, well-balanced finish closes with a nuance of lime, ginger and spices.