Valdo Numero 10
Description
Numero 10 ranks first at the “Valdo School”: this Spumante champion wine obtained with the Classic Method is unique and all its processing cycles have been assigned top scores
PRODUCTION AREA
The hills surrounding Valdo historical headquarters ALTITUDE AND EXPOSURE OF THE VINEYARDS 250 metres a.s.l. with south-east exposure
SOIL
Clayey, limestone
GRAPES/BLEND
100% Glera no blends
HARVEST PERIOD
Third week of September
VINIFICATION
Soft pressing and primary fermentation at 15°C controlled temperature
YIELDS
10,000 kg/ha
AGEING
Tirage with selected yeasts in springtime after harvest. 10-month ageing on the lees in the bottle in order to preserve as much as possible the typical fruity aroma of this wineyard. After degorging the wine undergoes another 6-month period of cave ageing
ALCOHOL LEVEL
12.5%
COLOR
Straw yellow with light green reflections and intense, persistent and one perlage, creamy foam
BOUQUET
Intensely fruity and fresh
FLAVOUR
Well-bodied, zesty and persistent
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
The tulip glass is ideal for favouring the development of perlage thus appreciating the organoleptic features of this wine. Best served at 8-10°C. Cool the bottle gradually. Do not store
product in the refrigerator for an extended period of time
FOOD MATCHES
Ideal companion both as an aperitif and throughout the meal. It brings out all its character when matched with fish and white meat dishes