Perle d'Ischia Brut V.S.Q.P.R.D.

Production area: Island of Ischia, municipality of Forio, localities of Cimmentorosso and Spadara
Sparkling wine: Classic method
Classification: Quality vinospumante produced in a specific region "V.S.Q.P.R.D."
Producer: Colella Giosuè winery
Owned vineyards: 3.00 hectares in Cimmentorosso and Spadara, Forio
Grapes: Biancolella 95% Forastera 5%
Terrain: Slightly sloping
Exposure: South-west
Altitude: 120/150 m. above sea level
Grape production per hectare: 85-88 quintals per hectare
Harvest period: End of August, beginning of September
Processing: Grape pressing with pneumopress, cold clarification (5-6 ° c) of the must and filtration of the same, inoculation of yeasts and controlled fermentation (15-18 ° c)
Grape / wine yield: 66-68%
Stabilization of wine
Bottled for second fermentation: spring
Fermentation temperature for the second fermentation: 15-18 ° c
Processing phases after second fermentation: After 6 months the bottle is placed on the tip in pupitres, and the various phases of shaking are carried out for the deposit of the lees. After one year from the bottling operations, disgorgement with the addition of personalized liquer. After disgorgement, stay of at least three months in the bottle room.
Enochemical characteristics: Alcohol = 12.50% - Sugar = 12-15 gr / liter - Ac. Total = 5.50 °% (tartaric acid) - Total dry extract = 34-35 gr / liter - Aphrometric pressure at 20 ° c = 4.60-5.00 Atm
Sensory characteristics: Straw yellow color with light greenish reflections. Dry and long flavor. Typical aromas of the original grape with a slight hint of bread rind.
Serving temperature: 6-8 ° c as an aperitif or at the end of a meal 8-9 ° c throughout the meal and especially with shellfish and fish.