La Scolca
Soldati La Scolca Metodo Classico Brut 2019
| Denomination | VSQ |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cortese |
| Aging | Bottle fermentation and ageing on indigenous yeasts for over 24 months (up to at least 48 months) |
- Grape variety and vintage: 100% Cortese, 2019 harvest from the hills of Gavi
- Traditional method: secondary fermentation in the bottle with over 48 months on native yeasts
- Colour and perlage: bright gold, soft mousse, fine, continuous and long-lasting perlage
- Aroma: notes of exotic fruit and flowers, followed by honey and spices with refined complexity
- Taste and serving: dry and velvety Brut, hint of almond; serve at 8°C with starters
Description
What kind of wine it is
Soldati La Scolca Metodo Classico Brut is a sparkling wine of excellent structure, a true expression of the Cortese grape. It displays a brilliant golden colour, enlivened by a fine and continuous perlage and a soft mousse. The intense bouquet ranges from notes of exotic fruit and honey to delicate spices. On the palate, it is dry, full and velvety, supported by a pronounced freshness and a refined almond note on the finish. Excellent as an aperitif, it elegantly accompanies structured dishes or moments of contemplation.
Where it comes from
This sparkling wine originates from the hills of Gavi in Piedmont, a region historically renowned for enhancing the Cortese grape variety. The microclimate and soil composition bestow the grapes with natural elegance and a perfect aptitude for sparkling wine production. A careful selection of raw materials ensures only the finest grapes are used. The wine's identity is deeply linked to its territory of origin, which imparts marked freshness and remarkable aromatic clarity.
How it is produced
The sparkling process for the Cortese grape follows the Metodo Classico, involving a slow secondary fermentation in the bottle. The crucial stage is the ageing on the lees, which lasts for over forty-eight months. This extended rest enriches the wine's texture, making it enveloping and harmonious. At disgorgement, a light dosage defines the Brut balance, preserving the cuvée's dry character and enhancing its natural acidity in a finish of complex persistence.
History and Curiosities
Born on the hills of Gavi, the Soldati Millesimato 2019 from La Scolca is an elegant expression of pure Cortese grapes. The meticulous sparkling process follows the traditional Classic Method, enhanced by a slow fermentation and a rest of over 48 months on native yeasts. This skilful waiting results in a Brut sparkling wine with a fine and persistent perlage, capable of evolving from intense fruity notes to sweet hints of honey. The full and velvety sip, enriched by a pleasant almond note, makes it ideal for adding a touch of class to any toast.
Awards
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2019
88/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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 | Soldati La Scolca Metodo Classico Brut 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | VSQ |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| 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 Born on the hills of Gavi, the Soldati Millesimato 2019 from La Scolca is an elegant expression of pure Cortese grapes. The meticulous sparkling process follows the traditional Classic Method, enhanced by a slow fermentation and a rest of over 48 months on native yeasts. This skilful waiting results in a Brut sparkling wine with a fine and persistent perlage, capable of evolving from intense fruity notes to sweet hints of honey. The full and velvety sip, enriched by a pleasant almond note, makes it ideal for adding a touch of class to any toast. |
| Origin | Gavi (AL) |
| Fermentation | Over 24 months (up to at least 48 months) |
| Production technique | Traditional classic method (bottle fermentation) |
| Wine making | Produced with Cortese grapes vinified and sparkling in purity according to the traditional classic method (bottle fermentation) with slow fermentation; aged on indigenous yeasts for over 24 months (up to at least 48 months) and lightly dosed for the Brut style. |
| Aging | Bottle fermentation and ageing on indigenous yeasts for over 24 months (up to at least 48 months) |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |