Duca Brut

2018

Made with the Martinotti-Charmat Duca Brut method, it comes from Grecanico and Chardonnay grapes. This wine, first created in 1971, is now more contemporary and modern than ever thanks to a new design that tells of the desire to drink quality Italian bubbles in a disengaged and cheerful way.

Data sheet

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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 550 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 mid-August and the first week 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 macerating the skins in the press, soft pressing is performed to obtain musts that are very fragrant and rich in acidity. The must ferments at a low 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.

Tasting Notes & pairings

Straw yellow with marked greenish tinges.

The aroma of white-eshed fruit is combined with a floral bouquet and notes of crusty bread.

The elegant bubbles and mineral notes of the wine create a refreshing sensation that is perfectly
balanced on the palate.

It is ideal as an aperitif wine and pairs perfectly with succulent meals. The acidity of its fine, persistent bubbles prepares the palate for the next bite.