Cuvée 85 Brut Casata Monfort

The wine Cuvèe 85 Brut from the Casata Monfort winery

The cuvée 85 brut classic method sparkling wine is a cuvée of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir. The grapes grow in the vineyards owned by the winery and located in the hilly area of ​​Pergine and Valsugana, 400 and 600 meters above sea level. This sparkling wine’s name is cuvée 85 to commemorate the vintage in which Lorenzo Simoni (owner of the winery) gave birth to the dream of producing a high-quality sparkling wine. Dream fully realized!

Trento DOC is synonymous of elegance and quality, the first sparkling wine  “controlled denomination of origin” in Italy and a point of reference in the champagne method sector. Today it covers about 30% of the national sparkling wine production. All the vineyards linked to the Trento DOC are located on slopes at medium altitude, with climates characterized by strong temperature variations. This kind of climate is the winning weapon as it gives the grapes aromatic complexity and fragrance.

THE WINEMAKING

After manual harvesting, winemaking occurs in steel tanks at a controlled temperature. In the spring following the harvest, the cuvée is created, and the wine is then bottled, with the yeasts where it remains for at least 24 months for secondary fermentation. after the disgorgement, the wine rests for a few more months, in the cellar before being placed on the market.

Tasting the sparkling

Straw yellow with a fine and persistent perlage; the aroma is intense and pleasantly fruity. Dry and well-structured on the palate, this sparkling wine is pleasantly fresh, harmonious, and fragrant, with a long and persistent finish. A beautiful combination of the freshness and flavor of Chardonnay and the elegance of Pinot Noir.

FOOD PAIRINGS

Perfect as an aperitif, it goes well with fish, even raw, but also with white meats and cold cuts.