Trento Spumante Brut Riserva 'Graal' Altemasi 2018
Perfect to give as a giftThe Brut Riserva “Graal” is a rich, broad, and articulated vintage Trento Sparkling, aged on the lees in the bottle for 6 years. It has an elegant and intense aromatic profile, with hints of citrus, pastry, yellow fruit, spices, and aromatic herbs. The palate is soft, fresh, energetic, savory, and persistent.
The “Graal” is a Trento Spumante Brut Riserva that, for Altemasi, represents the pinnacle of a precise production, where the bubbles are always made with care and passion. This label comes to light after a meticulous production process, which involves a resting period on the lees of six years, during which the right dose of patience is needed to forge a strong yet soft soul on the palate. A bottle to reserve for special occasions, where the moment of celebration is central.
This Trento Spumante Brut Riserva “Graal” is born from the skillful union of two international grape varieties, where, alongside 70% Chardonnay, the remaining part of the blend is dedicated to Pinot Nero. The vines of these two varieties grow in parcels highly suited to viticulture, located in the Valle dei Laghi and around the hills of Trento, at an altitude between 450 and 600 meters above sea level. The temperature variation between day and night is important, as it allows the grapes to accumulate aromas and organoleptic properties. The bunches, once harvested by the Altemasi team, are fermented for the first time, and then undergo a second fermentation directly in the bottle, following the production principles of the Metodo Classico. The wine remains on the lees to mature for 72 months, after which the processes of disgorging, dosage, and bottling take place.
The Riserva “Graal” is a Trento Spumante Brut that, to the eye, announces itself with a golden color, crossed by chains of fine bubbles, endowed with excellent persistence. The bouquet of aromas that envelops the nose recalls complex notes, shifting from fruit and flowers to hints of pastry and aromatic herbs. On the palate, it has an excellent structure, with a velvety and creamy sip, very captivating in the mouth thanks to a beautiful dimension where sapidity and tension represent important characteristics. A bottle with which the Altemasi winery reaches significant qualitative peaks, recognized by the main Italian sector guides.