ALTEMASI RISERVA GRAAL

Possibly Italy’s most outstanding sparkling wine, Altemasi Riserva Graal originates in high- altitude vineyards in north Italy’s Trentino region. Here, in the foothills of the Dolomite Alps, soil, climate and vineyard exposure are ideally suited for production of outstanding sparkling wines. In the 2005 Gambero Rosso Guide to Italian Wines, Italy’s premier wine review, Altemasi Riserva Graal was awarded the coveted Tre Bicchieri (Three Glasses) designation.

Altemasi Riserva Graal is made in small quantities, using the the “metodo classico” approach (the classic techniques practiced in the Champagne region of France). The result of a special initiative concentrating on territory-specific wines, it is crafted according to the highest standards of excellence and produced under the auspices of Cavit at Cavit’s new, spectacular sparkling wine facility. No other producer in Trentino enjoys greater access to superb quality vineyard locations than Cavit,Trentino’s foremost wine producer.

PRODUCTION AREA Country: Italy Region: Trentino’s Cembra Valley Appellation: Trentino DOC Talento

From a small collection of high-altitude vineyards in Trentino’s Cembra Valley and the communes of Roveré della Luna, Lavis and Trento.

GRAPE VARIETIES 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Nero with yields of 70-80/hl per hectare.

WINEMAKER Anselmo Martini

PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES Vinified according to the same methods used to produce white wine and left to develop in stainless steel for six months before bottling. Undergoes a secondary fermentation in the bottle. Disgorged no less than 36 months after “tirage” (second fermentation).

AGING Minimum of 36 months on the lees before disgorgement.

DESCRIPTION

Color: Persistent foam and minute, fine-grained perlage. Delicate straw gold Aroma: Extremely refined, complex, reminiscent of honey and hazelnuts, with appealing toasty notes Taste: Wonderfully structured, creamy, dry, elegant and substantial

ANALYSIS Alc.: 12%

FL Raton, Boca International, Palm Bay © SERVING SUGGESTIONS Very versatile: an ideal aperitif; excellent poured with hors d’oeuvres, Asian-inspired cuisine, sushi, fish and poultry dishes.

BOTTLE SIZES 750 ml