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

PROVENIENZA
The Sparkling Extra Dry Col di Manza by Perlage  derives from the hills north of Conegliano, from the vineyards of the famous Col di Manza, an area where the famous painter Tiziano enchanted by the charming and natural landscapes, bought a rustic house.
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 deep respect for tradition of a land that has made and continues to give the world's great wines, and responsibility for future generations, led the company in 1981 Perlage to adopt the path of organic growing.
This has enabled it to obtain various certifications, including the latest compliance to the standard ISO 9001:2000, in 2005.

WINE - MAKING
Obtaining a quality wine undoubtedly requires the use only of quality grapes.
The sparkling extra dry Col di Manza by Perlage  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.
Maturation: 10-14 months

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 Col di Manza by Perlage  is born.

SENSORY EVALUATION

• SMELL                       floral aroma with hint of citrus, ripe apple
• TASTE/FLAVOUR    harmonic taste, silky, elegant and persistent perlage
• COLOR                      straw yellow with green reflections

ANALYTICAL DATA

Alcohol: 11,5%vol
Total acidity: 5,00 - 6,50 g/l
Sugars: 19 g/l

HONOURS:

2008       Presented at Mini Lounge of Rome Cinema Festival

2009    celebrated by the famous British journalist Tim Atkin as the best sparkling of the consortium of Prosecco

2010     is in the Gambero Rosso’s guide

SERVING SUGGESTION
Excellent with soupe of legumes and seafood, pasta sauces with delicate white meat and fresh cheeses.

TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE
Recommended serving temperature 8-10°C

TO BE SERVED IN
A diamond-shaped glass