Abate Nero
Trento Brut
| Denomination | DOC Trento Spumante Bianco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Secondary fermentation and maturation/ageing on selected lees for at least 20 months. |
- Name and style: Brut Sparkling Wine, Traditional Method from Chardonnay grapes, Trento DOC designation
- Ageing on the lees: Bottle refermentation and a minimum maturation of 20 months on the lees
- Aromatic notes: Scents of white-fleshed fruit and subtle wildflower hints
- Taste and perlage: Fine perlage; balanced flavour with notes of ripe fruit and bread crust
- Serving and pairings: Suitable throughout the meal; serve chilled at 6–8 °C, alcohol content 12.5%
Description
What kind of wine is it
Abate Nero Trento Brut is a Traditional Method sparkling wine made exclusively from Chardonnay. It displays a straw yellow colour with greenish highlights and a fine, persistent perlage. The bouquet reveals notes of white-fleshed fruit and delicate hints of wildflowers. On the palate, it is full and harmonious, characterised by a finish of ripe fruit and clear hints of bread crust. Its versatility and balanced taste make it ideal to accompany an entire meal.
Where does it come from
This sparkling wine originates from the Trento area, in the heart of Trentino-Alto Adige. The Abate Nero winery was founded in the 1970s by a group of friends, including the oenologist Luciano Lunelli. The chosen name pays homage to the historical figure associated with Champagne, underlining the winery's clear vocation. The production process follows an artisanal approach, based on selecting the finest grapes from the most suitable areas to ensure a faithful expression of the territory.
How is it produced
The process begins with the harvest and a gentle pressing of the bunches, followed by the first fermentation in steel tanks. The secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle according to the strict rules of the Traditional Method, with ageing on selected lees for at least twenty months. This careful maturation imparts marked aromatic finesse to the wine and helps define a balanced, deep sensory profile with long persistence.
History and Curiosities
Born in the 1970s from a group of friends, including the oenologist Luciano Lunelli, Abate Nero Brut is an Italian excellence. The name pays homage to the abbot considered the father of Champagne, highlighting its dedication to the traditional method. The company, a founder of Trento DOC, produces this artisanal Chardonnay celebrated by Gambero Rosso. The meticulous attention to maturation gives it a distinctive aromatic finesse, bringing its success beyond Trentino.
Awards
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4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1973
- Oenologist: Andrea Tiefenthaler
- Bottles produced: 61.000
- Hectares: 1
Patience is at home here, the wine rests on the lees for frothing much longer than usual. Don't be surprised, therefore, if you find dates on the label that date back a few decades. Every stage is manual, for direct control of every single bottle: only in this way does Abate Nero achieve its charm. Read more
| Name | Abate Nero Trento Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Trento DOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Abate Nero |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in the 1970s from a group of friends, including the oenologist Luciano Lunelli, Abate Nero Brut is an Italian excellence. The name pays homage to the abbot considered the father of Champagne, highlighting its dedication to the traditional method. The company, a founder of Trento DOC, produces this artisanal Chardonnay celebrated by Gambero Rosso. The meticulous attention to maturation gives it a distinctive aromatic finesse, bringing its success beyond Trentino. |
| Origin | Trento DOC (Trentino-Alto Adige, Italia) |
| Fermentation | At least 20 months |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Traditional white vinification with gentle pressing of the grapes and initial fermentation in stainless steel; followed by secondary fermentation (traditional method) and ageing on the lees for at least 18 months. |
| Aging | Secondary fermentation and maturation/ageing on selected lees for at least 20 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |