Spumante Metodo Classico Brut Rosé 'Athesis' Kettmeir 2023
The Sparkling Rosé Brut "Athesis" by Kettmeir has an elegant, expressive, and floral personality, resulting from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes and aging on the lees in the bottle for about 24 months. It has aromas of many red flowers, with hints of berries and sweet spices. On the palate, it is lively, dynamic, clear, and fresh.
The Sparkling Classic Method Brut Rosé “Athesis” by Kettmeir is a refined and elegant Vintage, the result of a cuvée of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grown on the sunny hills north of Lake Caldaro. A perfect expression of the Alto Adige territory, it is a Classic Method that expresses great finesse and the typical mineral freshness of mountain wines. It is a sparkling wine that immediately captivates with its delicate floral aromas and harmonious fruity notes, characterized by slight spicy nuances. Ideal as an aperitif, it pairs very well with shrimp, scampi, and shellfish stews.
The Brut Rosé “Athesis” is a Classic Method produced by a historic Alto Adige winery in the Lake Caldaro area. The Kettmeir winery was founded in 1919 and manages about 55 hectares, a good part of which comes from around sixty small suppliers who work the vineyard with passion and daily attention. The vineyards are divided into many parcels mainly located on the first hilly slopes above Salorno, in the Lake Caldaro area and in the Soprabolzano area. The altitude and significant temperature excursions allow for the production of wines with intense aromas and great freshness, perfect for sparkling wine production using the Classic Method.to obtain grapes with intense aromas and great freshness, perfect for sparkling wine production using the Classic Method. Kettmeier sparkling wines are distinguished by a precise territorial identity expressed through finesse, elegance, and vibrant tension.
“Athesis” Classic Method Brut Rosé from the South Tyrolean winery Kettmeir is a Vintage sparkling wine created from a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes sourced from vineyards situated at altitudes between 450 and 700 meters, on rocky soils predominantly of limestone origin. After the harvest, a brief cold maceration is followed by gentle pressing of the grapes. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks, and the second fermentation occurs in the bottle according to the Classic Method, with aging on the lees for at least 24 months. In the glass, it appears pink with bright coppery highlights. The bouquet offers refined floral scents, mountain herbs, aromas of small red berries, hints of bread crust, and light spicy nuances. The sip is light and elegant, with a delicate and fragrant fruit, a harmonious andgreat freshness.