Malvasia Castelnuovo Don Bosco DOC sparkling wine - Cantine Bava
Vinification which involves cold maceration of the musted grapes for two days, before being placed in the presses: the free-run must immediately has its strong aroma and a beautiful colour. The decanted must is stored at a low temperature until the moment of sparkling wine production using the Italian method in steel vats. To taste it at its best, a Coppa glass is recommended. Pure Malvasia di Schierano grapes, managed vineyard in Albugnano, Pino d'Asti and Castelnuovo Don Bosco. White limestone terrain with large banks of yellow sand, with marine fossils and chalk outcrops. Guyot at an altitude of 330 meters above sea level.
Type: Sparkling Wine
Denomination: Malvasia Castelnuovo Don Bosco DOC
Origin: Piedmont - Italy
Grape varieties: Malvasia
Alcohol content: 7%
Format: 75cl
Allergens: Sulphites
Chalice: Renano
Serving temperature: 6 - 8°C
Tasting Notes: Claret cherry color with lively reflections, intense aroma rich in rose and strawberry aromas. Pleasantly sweet flavour, creamy and balanced foam with a light tannic component that leaves a pleasant final sensation.
Pairings: Ideal with traditional leavened desserts and sideboard tarts. Excellent ingredient for fresh long drinks and refined cocktails.
The Cellar: The history of the Bava family begins in Cocconato, a town perched on the hills of the Monferrato area of Asti. The Bavas have been cultivating vineyards in this area since 1600, today the property extends across Monferrato and the Langhe, with vineyards and spontaneous woods cultivated with the same sensitivity as in the past, for sustainable agriculture with a reduced impact on the environment. Passing by the Bava vineyards, you can notice the grass clippings and pruning remains used as natural fertilizer, the wooden poles coming from renewable forests and the grassing between the rows which prevents soil erosion and guarantees the exclusion of herbicides. In the three farms of Cocconato, Agliano and Castiglione Falletto, excellent and unique wines have been produced for generations. The cellars were founded in 1911 and since 1975 they have been pioneers in the use of barriques.