Spumante Metodo Classico Brut 'Inganno 572' Calatroni
Calatroni's Sparkling Wine "Inganno 572" is a Classic Method produced in Oltrepò Pavese from Riesling Italico grapes. Aged for a little less than a year on the lees, it reveals an elegant, enveloping, lively and vibrantly fresh sip, marked by fragrant aromas of white pulp fruit, rennet apple, citrus fruits and spring white flowers
The Brut Sparkling 'Inganno 572' by Calatroni is a young and fragrant Classic Method, characterized by a pleasantly fruity and fresh face. The date on the label refers to a famous episode in the history of the city of Pavia, which in 572 was conquered after a long siege by the Lombard king Alboino. Contrary to the tradition of the area, which is mainly linked to the sparkling production of Pinot Nero, the wine is produced with Riesling. The Central European grape variety has been residing for centuries in Oltrepò Pavese with excellent qualitative results, even producing grapes suitable for creating interesting sparkling bases. The brief aging on the lees allows for the appreciation of the varietal notes of the grape.
The Classic Method Brut 'Inganno 572' is born in a family reality, among the most interesting in the Oltrepò Pavese area. The generational change has brought a breath of freshness in the vineyard and cellar, with a level of wines that grows year after year. In particular, the Classic Method is confirms one of Calatroni's strengths, with labels that are now part of the excellence of the denomination. The Riesling grapes are harvested and quickly brought to the cellar to maintain their integrity. The best bunches are gently pressed to extract only the free-run juice. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks, and after a few months of aging, the base wines are refermented in the bottle with a 9-month aging on the lees.
The Brut 'Inganno 572' by Calatroni is an easy and inviting Classic Method, suitable for being enjoyed as an aperitif among friends or to accompany a delicate vegetable or seafood appetizer. It is a young and informal Classic Method, which presents itself in the glass with a light straw yellow color with bright golden reflections and a continuous and persistent perlage. On the nose, the classic aromas of young Riesling prevail, with notes of citrus, apple, white-fleshed fruit and delicate floral hints of orange blossom. The sip is lively and vibrant, with a crunchy and expressive fruit, which leads to a savory and very fresh finish.expressive, which leads to a savory and very fresh finish.