Spumante BrutMetodo Classico – Tullum Dop
A classic method spumante brut which combines the elegance of a blanc de blanc from Chardonnay grapes with the typical body of the Abruzzo region.
Name Spumante Brut Metodo Classico Tullum Dop
Category Blanc de Blanc
Grape variety 100% Chardonnay grapes sourced from vines cultivated on sloping hills within the municipality of Tollo.
Soils type Loose and slightly calcareous soil.
Altitude 130 m above sea level
Age of the vineyards 15 to 20 years old
Exposure South-East, South-West
Growing system Canopy style
Number of plants per hectare 1,600
Yield per hectare 8 tonnes
Harvesting Picked by hand, in small cases in mid August.
Vinification process Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Matures on the yeasts for at least 6 months in cement and steel tanks.
Production method Second fermentation in the bottle
Ageing process In the bottle “sur lies” for a minimum of 30 months
Alcohol content 13% vol
Serving temperature 6°C