Sparkling wine Metodo Classico Rosé Extra Brut 'Preja Gran Cuvée 24 Mesi' Paolo Ferri

The ‘Preja Cuvée 24 Mesi’ Classic Method Rosé Extra Brut Sparkling Wine by the Piedmontese producer Paolo Ferri is a rosé sparkling wine with an intriguing and engaging flavor. When Paolo Ferri started his winemaking project in 2012, he aimed to enhance Vespolina, an ancient indigenous variety of Alto Piemonte traditionally vinified in blends with other grapes, such as Nebbiolo, to create still red wines. However, due to the high acidity of its grapes, Vespolina is also suitable for making excellent sparkling wines, as the producer recognized.

The ‘Preja Gran Cuvée 24 Mesi’ Classic Method Rosé Extra Brut Sparkling Wine by Paolo Ferri is made from a blend of Pinot Noir grapes (60%) and another red grape variety (40%). The grapes come from vineyards planted on morainic and alluvial soils, enjoying a cool climate with significant temperature variations between day and night. The grapes are vinified in rosé with a short maceration on the skins, followed by alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle according to the Classic Method, with aging on the lees for 24 months before disgorging and final Extra Brut dosage.

Visually, the ‘Preja Gran Cuvée 24 Mesi’ Classic Method Rosé Extra Brut Sparkling Wine by Paolo Ferri displays a clear light pink color with fine and persistent bubbles. The aromatic profile reveals intriguing scents of wild strawberry, red currant, peach, watermelon, rose petals, and butter, while the taste is fresh and crisp, with a fine and persistent finish enhanced by elegant effervescence. This sparkling wine is suitable to be served both as an aperitif, perhaps with simple cheese and charcuterie boards, and at the table, especially accompanying seafood dishes.