TASTING NOTES
Light and subtle with notes of apple and citrus; refreshing and well- balanced in the mouth, with delicate bubbles and an elegant finish.
PRODUCER
The Valduga family emigrated from Italy to Brazil in 1875 and since then has been producing wine: first for their own consumption, then in bulk, and now as one of the country’s leading producers of premium bottled wine. Despite the growth of the business, the family remains involved in every aspect of the production, even winery design. As Brazil starts to make waves on the export market, Casa Valduga is one of the pioneering producers setting the pace.
VINEYARD
Grapes were grown in Valduga’s own vineyards in the Vale dos Vinhedos. This “valley of vineyards” is a sub-zone of the Sierra Gaúcha region, and was the first area to be awarded DO status in Brazil. The vineyards are planted on fairly steep basalt slopes at 400-800 metres above sea level. The grapes were hand-harvested and then underwent a further selection in the winery.
WINERY
The grapes were destemmed and gently pressed. Fermentation was carried out at 15oC in stainless steel tanks, using Champagne yeast. The second fermentation took place in bottle, and after twelve months on lees, the bottles were riddled and disgorged.