Collestefano
Metodo Classico Dosaggio Zero Le Prata 2022
| Denomination | VSQ |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Marche (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Verdicchio Bianco |
| Aging | Refermentation in the bottle using the traditional method, manual riddling on pupitres; disgorgement after about 18 months without the addition of liqueur d’expedition; ageing on fine lees for 4 months in stainless steel. |
- Grape variety and origin: 100% Verdicchio Bianco from the Camertina Valley in the Marche region
- Traditional method: bottle refermentation and disgorgement after approximately 18 months
- Taste and aroma profile: creamy mousse with notes of unripe pineapple, ginger, fennel and citron
- Zero dosage: no liqueur d’expédition, zero residual sugar, certified organic
- Serving and longevity: serve at 6–8 °C, ageing potential 5–10 years, 12% ABV
Description
What kind of wine it is
Le Prata di Collestefano is an elegant sparkling wine made from Verdicchio Bianco grapes. Produced using the Traditional Method, it stands out for its bright straw-yellow colour. On the palate, it is vibrant and expressive: the secondary fermentation adds body without compromising the purity of the fruit. A creamy, persistent mousse leads the tasting, where notes of unripe pineapple and ginger emerge, accompanied by hints of fennel, citron peel and a touch of brioche. This zero dosage is perfect as an aperitif and pairs beautifully with fish dishes or vegetarian recipes.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in the Marche region, within the Valle Camertina, a prime area for Verdicchio. The Collestefano vineyards, situated at 450 metres above sea level, are trained using the bilateral Guyot system. The roots draw nourishment from a stony alluvial soil with a deep rocky subsoil, which imparts tension on the palate and great aromatic definition. The winery enhances the territory through organic and sustainable practices, managing every stage of the agricultural cycle independently.
How it is produced
Manual harvesting in mid-September ensures the perfect integrity of the bunches. After gentle pressing and slow cold fermentation, the wine rests on fine lees in stainless steel for four months. The process follows the principles of the Traditional Method, involving secondary fermentation in the bottle and manual riddling on pupitres, in the same way as Champagne. Disgorgement, carried out after eighteen months, does not involve the use of liqueur d’expédition, highlighting the purity of the pas dosé and the marked varietal precision.
History and Curiosities
Born at an altitude of 450 metres in the Camertina Valley, Collestefano Le Prata enhances the purity of Verdicchio Bianco. This family-run estate, a pioneer of certified organic farming since 1995, carries out every harvest strictly by hand. Through a slow refermentation and 18 months of bottle ageing, an elegant pas dosé with creamy persistence comes to life. An artisanal sparkling wine that encapsulates the authentic vocation of the Marche region, offering a deep and vibrant sip.
Tasting notes
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Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1998
- Bottles produced: 165.000
- Hectares: 16
The story of the Marchionni family, the owners of Collestefano, is a path of redemption. As a family of farmers, the Marchionnis arrived in the 1960s at Rustano di Castelraimondo (MC), in the valley of Verdicchio di Matelica. This hard-working family managed to acquire, in 1978, the small hillside village that has always been called "Collestefano". In 1998 Fabio Marchionni, son of the owners and fresh graduate from Oenology, bottled his first vintage of Verdicchio di Matelica. For Matelica that was the beginning of a new era.
In Collestefano we have always followed organic practices and we also gained the certification in 1995. Our vineyards are part of a broader self-sustainable, eco-friendly and balanced system. The soil is treated only with organic manure, thus minimizing the presence of copper. Read more
| Name | Collestefano Metodo Classico Dosaggio Zero Le Prata 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic classic method sparkling wine pas dosé |
| Denomination | VSQ |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Verdicchio Bianco |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Marche |
| Vendor | Collestefano |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born at an altitude of 450 metres in the Camertina Valley, Collestefano Le Prata enhances the purity of Verdicchio Bianco. This family-run estate, a pioneer of certified organic farming since 1995, carries out every harvest strictly by hand. Through a slow refermentation and 18 months of bottle ageing, an elegant pas dosé with creamy persistence comes to life. An artisanal sparkling wine that encapsulates the authentic vocation of the Marche region, offering a deep and vibrant sip. |
| Origin | Valle Camertina (area del Verdicchio di Matelica), Marche, Italia |
| Soil composition | Alluvial soil with a pebbly texture and a rich rocky subsoil |
| Cultivation system | Bilateral Guyot |
| Harvest | Mid-September |
| Fermentation | Approximately 18 months |
| Production technique | Traditional method (second fermentation in bottle; riddling on pupitres; disgorgement after approximately 18 months) |
| Wine making | Gentle pressing; slow fermentation at low temperature; ageing/maturation on fine lees for 4 months in stainless steel; second fermentation in bottle using the traditional method, remuage on pupitres; disgorgement after about 18 months without the addition of liqueur d’expédition (zero dosage). |
| Aging | Refermentation in the bottle using the traditional method, manual riddling on pupitres; disgorgement after about 18 months without the addition of liqueur d’expedition; ageing on fine lees for 4 months in stainless steel. |
| Total acidity | 7.3 gr/L |
| PH | 3.05 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |