GRAPE VARIETY
Medium size. The skin is golden yellow, thin but with a discrete consistency.
Grapes used: Prosecco 100%

ORIGIN
The Sparkling Extra Dry by Colvendrà born in an area called Refrontolo, a town placed in a hilly landscape between the Piave and Montello and always been known for the excellent weather conditions and the sweetness of its hills.
In these hills is indeed one of the most famous and important area of Italy for oenology, the "road of prosecco" an historic crossroads of culture (dating back to 1966) and wine culture, which with its 35 km stretches from Conegliano to Valdobbiadene.
The wine produced in this area has obtained the designation of origin, DOC ConeglianoValdobbiadene.

THE COMPANY

The tradition of the company Colvendrà dates back to early 1900, when Leonardo of Colletta puts roots and start a wine production in the hills of Refrontolo.
From the birth of the company are now passed many years, but Colvendrà remains faithful to the values of its tradition, which founded in the quality the reason for its success.

WINE - MAKING
Obtaining a quality wine undoubtedly requires the use only of quality grapes.
The Sparkling Extra Dry by Colvendrà  fact is obtained from the more dense vineyards and from mature grapes
Soft pressing to obtain just free-run juice, there is absence of maceration, or contact between juice and skins.
The fermentation, thanks to the action of yeast, transforms sugar into alcohol and other minors substances fundamental to the aroma and the structure of wine. It happens in steel tanks at a constant temperature of 18 to 20 degrees to prevent bacterial attacks.
After the fermentation, the wine undergoes a number of rackings before being stored. At this point you add the "liquer de tirage," a syrup made up of yeast and sugar.
At this point there is a new fermentation, which also produces carbon dioxide. The "liquer" determines the type of sparkling wine.

 SPARKLING WINE METHOD
Is used the Charmat method, which is  able to keep better the elegance of the fragrances and freshness of fruity aromas.
That’s how the Sparkling  Extra Dry by Colvendrà  is born.

SENSORY EVALUATION

• SMELL                     fruity smell of banana, pear and floreal
• TASTE/FLAVOUR             full, tangy, good acidity
• COLOR                     light yellow with green reflections, brilliant, fine perlage

ALCOHOL
11,5%vol.

bottle size 0,75 l.

SERVING SUGGESTION
Excellent as aperitif if served very cold, in combination with light dishes based on soft cheeses, casatella from Treviso, but especially ideal with crustaceans, fish crouton, white asparagus, particular starters as fish risotto and a delicate fish boiled.

TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE
Recommended serving temperature 10°C

TO BE SERVED IN
A tulip-shaped glass