Pizzini Il Soffio
Il Soffio loosely translates from the Italian to “bubble”.
Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
Wine Making
This non vintage sparkling rosé has been made using the ‘saignee’ method from Sangiovese fruit that was hand picked, crushed and left to macerate for 8 – 9 hours. A percentage of the juice was bled off; this juice was then slowly cooled and fermented at thirteen degrees Celsius so as to retain fruit aromatics and crispness. The resulting base wine was then fermented by the methodé traditionnelle.
Maturation
Maturation vessel: Stainless steel
Fining agent: Gelatine
Filtration: Sterile pad filtration
Tasting Notes
This sparkling rosé is rusty salmon pink in colour. It is an elegant, fragrant wine displaying cherry, earthy, savoury and tropical notes. The lush palate shows herbs and sour cherries, the wine finishes with soft tannins and a gentle creamy fizz. Il Soffio is made to be consumed now.
Technical information
Picked: 4 – 20th April
Bottled: February 2007
Released: April 2007
Average Brix: 20°Bx
Acid: 6.43 grams/Litre
pH: 3.26
Alcohol: 13.5% Vol.
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