La Scolca
Soldati d'Antan Metodo Classico Brut Millesimato 2013
| Denomination | VSQ |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cortese |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees for around 10 years, with maturation in tonneaux for at least 12 months. |
- Vintage and variety: 2013 Millesimato from 100% Cortese grapes sourced from Gavi, Piedmont
- Production method: Bottle refermentation and ageing on the lees for around ten years
- Ageing: Maturation in tonneaux for at least twelve months before extended bottle ageing
- Sensory profile: Dry and structured, with notes of fruit, white chocolate, honey and almond
- Pairings and awards: Recommended with aperitifs, fish and cheese; Bibenda five bunches
Description
What kind of wine it is
Soldati d’Antan Metodo Classico Brut by La Scolca is an elegant sparkling wine from Piedmont made from Cortese grapes. Crafted using the Traditional Method, it reveals itself in the glass with a pale gold colour and a fine, persistent perlage. The bouquet offers intense fruity aromas that give way to hints of white chocolate, honey and spices. On the palate, it is dry and full-bodied, supported by pronounced freshness and a pleasant velvety texture. The finish is long, enriched by a distinctive note of almond, highlighting its potential for splendid evolution over time.
Where it comes from
This sparkling wine originates in Piedmont, in the Gavi area, a region historically renowned for the cultivation of the Cortese grape variety. The expression of the terroir results in a wine with marked freshness and a clearly defined structure. La Scolca enhances the unique characteristics of the area by offering a careful interpretation of its environment, where the grapes benefit from optimal conditions to ensure prolonged persistence and a clean, well-defined aromatic profile.
How it is produced
Vinification uses indigenous yeasts and begins with maturation in barrels for twelve months. Subsequently, the secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle according to the rules of the Traditional Method. The lengthy ten-year ageing on the lees is essential for developing a dense mousse and a firm, harmonious flavour. This slow maturation enriches the complexity of the wine, making it an excellent companion for refined starters, fish dishes, cheeses, or simply perfect to sip as a meditation wine.
History and Curiosities
The Soldati d’Antan Brut 2013 from La Scolca is a handcrafted masterpiece produced only in the finest vintages from Cortese grapes. Made following the strict Traditional Method, it matures for twelve months in tonneaux before an exceptional rest of ten years on the lees. This slow evolution gives the wine a velvety texture and unmistakable intensity, ensuring extraordinary longevity. Awarded the 5 Grappoli Bibenda, this prestigious reserve offers a complex and elegant experience, able to defy time with grace.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1919
- Oenologist: Giorgio Soldati
- Bottles produced: 810.000
- Hectares: 50
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| Name | La Scolca Soldati d'Antan Metodo Classico Brut Millesimato 2013 |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | VSQ |
| Vintage | 2013 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cortese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | La Scolca |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Soldati d’Antan Brut 2013 from La Scolca is a handcrafted masterpiece produced only in the finest vintages from Cortese grapes. Made following the strict Traditional Method, it matures for twelve months in tonneaux before an exceptional rest of ten years on the lees. This slow evolution gives the wine a velvety texture and unmistakable intensity, ensuring extraordinary longevity. Awarded the 5 Grappoli Bibenda, this prestigious reserve offers a complex and elegant experience, able to defy time with grace. |
| Origin | Gavi (AL) |
| Fermentation | Approximately 10 years |
| Production technique | Traditional method (bottle fermentation with long ageing on the lees) |
| Wine making | Traditional method: classic bottle fermentation with extended ageing; ageing on the lees for about 10 years, with maturation in tonneaux for at least 12 months. |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees for around 10 years, with maturation in tonneaux for at least 12 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |