Technical Information

The two grape varieties, Chardonnay and Pinot Nero, come from vineyards which are specifically cultivated for sparkling wine and which are sited on hillsides at mid- high-altitude. Grapes are refrigerated overnight and then undergo whole cluster pressing to obtain a premium quality must for careful, closely monitored vinification. A portion of the Chardonnay is fermented and matured in wood barriques, while the remaining Chardonnay and the Pinot Nero, still separated by variety, ferment in steel at a controlled temperature of 14-16°C and then rest on the lees for a number of months. The different wines (wood-matured Chardonnay, steelmatured Chardonnay and Pinot Nero) are blended and liqueur de tirage is added. The wine is bottled and secondary fermentation takes place in the cellar at 11-12°C, followed by resting on the lees for a minimum of 56 months. After disgorgement and a further period of maturation, the wine is released for sale.

Tasting notes

Straw yellow in colour with golden reflections and enlivened by persistent, extremely fine bubbles. Complex, multi-layered bouquet which ranges from voluptuous notes of candied peel and ripe fruit to intriguing hints of spice and dried fruit. Both vibrant and caressing on the palate, with crisp acidity and an underlying savoury vein. The wine’s effervescence dictates the rhythm for the dance of aromas which flit between fruity scents and indulgent sweet pastries.

Awards and Accolades

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	Wein.Plus  90 Points - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige Doc 2017
	WineHunter Award Award Rosso - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2016
	"Oggi le Corone le decido io" "Oggi le Corone le decido io" - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2016
	Vinum - Weinguide Deutschland 2022 92 Points - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige DOC 2015
	James Suckling 92 Points - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2016 93 Points - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2015 91 Points - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2014
	Falstaff 91 Points - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2015 91 Points - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2014
	Luca Gardini 92 Points - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2014
	WineHunter Award Award Gold - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2017 Award Gold - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2015 Award Gold - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2014
	Gambero Rosso 3 Glasses - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2016 3 Glasses - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2014 3 Glasses - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2013 3 Glasses - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2012 3 Glasses - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2011
	Bibenda 5 Grappoli - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2016 5 Grappoli - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2015 5 Grappoli - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2014 5 Grappoli - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2013 4 Grappoli - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2012 4 Grappoli - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2011
	La Guida Vini Vitae - AIS 4 Viti - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2015 4 Viti - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2013
	I Vini di Veronelli 91 Points - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2014 91 Points - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2013 92 Points - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2012
	Guida Essenziale ai Vini d'Italia - Doctor Wine 94 Points - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2015 93 Points - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2014 92 Points - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2013 94 Points - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2012 93 Points - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2011
	Guida Sparkle 5 Sfere - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2017 5 Sfere - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2016 5 Sfere - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2015 5 Sfere - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2014 5 Sfere - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2013 5 Sfere - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2012 5 Sfere - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2011
	Vini buoni d'Italia 4 Stars + Crown - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2016 4 Stars - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2015 4 Stars + Crown - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2014 4 Stars + Crown - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2012 4 Stars - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2011
	Decanter 92 Points - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2015 92 Points - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2014 91 Points - 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2012
	Le Guide de L'Espresso - The best 100 sparkling wines 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2015 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2014 1919 Riserva Extra Brut Alto Adige 2012