Polvanera – Macchia di Gatto

Wine type: Quality Sparkling Wine – White Brut – Organic
Method: Traditional Method (Metodo Classico), Vintage-Dated
Format: 0.75 L – 1.5 L

Grape varieties: Blend of native white grapes, including Maresco, Marchione, and Falanghina
Production area: “Macchia di Gatto” district, located between the towns of Acquaviva delle Fonti, Casamassima, and Sammichele di Bari
Soil: Iron-rich red soil with an underlying layer of calcareous rock
Training system: Spur-pruned cordon
Vines per hectare: 4,300
Yield per hectare: 6,000 kg
Harvest: Hand-harvested in crates during the last week of August and the first week of September

Vinification: Gentle pressing of the grapes followed by alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature
Secondary fermentation: In-bottle second fermentation and aging on lees for 24–36–48 months

Tasting notes
Color: Bright straw yellow with a fine, dense, and persistent perlage
Aroma: Elegant and complex bouquet with pastry notes interwoven with hints of citron and bergamot, followed by nuances of apple, anise, fern, and delicate floral tones
Taste: Tense, long, and satisfying palate with well-integrated effervescence and a refreshing minerality

Pairings: Exceptionally versatile at the table; perfect with seafood, shellfish, mollusks, sushi, risottos, “riso, patate e cozze,” pizza, and fresh cheeses

Serving temperature: 6–8°C
Contains sulfites
Certified organic product – Puglia IGP