Duca Rosé

2018

The Duca Rosé, produced with the long “Charmat” method from only Frappato grapes, is the perfect glass to enjoy during an aperitif with friends or even throughout a meal, without distinction, thanks to the delicate fruity hints that anticipate a pleasantly savory and persistent palate.

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75 cl

Details

Soil and vineyard

Medium loam soils with low organic matter content. Vineyards are cultivated at an altitude of over 450 metres above sea level to enable the grapes to ripen slowly and maintain the acidity required for high-quality sparkling wine.

Planting density of 4,800 to 5,500 plants per hectare with yields of approx. 60 – 70 quintals per hectare. The grapes are grown on high ground with mild temperature fluctuations and good ventilation, which allows them to ripen slowly and healthily.

Harvest

The grapes are harvested between the first and third weeks of September. The grapes are harvested when they are still at an early stage of ripeness, with high acidity and medium sugar content.

Vinification and Ageing

Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes are unloaded, the stalks are removed and the berries are gently split. After a brief maceration of the skins in the press, soft pressing is performed to obtain musts with a light colour, rich in aroma and with good acidity. The must ferments at a low temperature in order to obtain its typical rosé colour and remains in contact with its fine lees for a minimum of four to five months. After this ageing period, second fermentation takes place in autoclaves. The wine is then aged on yeasts for at least six months. Bottle ageing: at least one month before being sold on the market. Bottle ageing: at least one month before being sold on the market.