Spumante Trentodoc Cavit Altemasi Brut Rose'

The Spumante Altemasi Rosè Brut Cavit is produced with a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The wines of this important cuvée are made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes harvested in the high hillside vineyards around Trento and on the Brentonico plateau, located between 450 and 600 meters above sea level, with south and southwest exposure. The Chardonnay is grown on soils predominantly of fluvioglacial origin, medium depth, predominantly calcareous, and rich in gravel. The soils chosen for the Pinot Noir are volcanic, originating from the basalts of the Brentonico plateau, with a medium texture and well-structured structure. The grapes are harvested by hand and transported in crates to the cellars where the vinification takes place, achieved by slowly pressing only the whole Chardonnay berries to separate the various fractions of must. The must, inoculated with selected yeasts, ferments at controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks. The Pinot Noir wine is produced using the 'submerged cap' method, which involves leaving the must in contact with the skins until the first signs of fermentation begin. Only the must is then separated, allowing fermentation to continue in stainless steel at a controlled temperature. This process allows the skins to produce a pale, vibrant color, a hallmark of Cavit Trentodoc rosé. The following spring, the secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle, with the wine remaining on the lees for at least 15 months. At disgorgement, a small amount of 'liqueur d’expédition' is added.