Trento Spumante Brut Nature Riserva 'La Grile' Tonini

The Trento Spumante Brut Nature Riserva 'La Grile' is the flagship wine of the family-run Tonini winery, a Metodo Classico with a style that is both fresh and complex at the same time. This label stems from the desire of Marco Tonini, founder of the winery that bears his surname, to express in the best possible way the identity of 'his' territory. The appellation 'La Grile' then derives from the single Chardonnay vineyard of the same name from which the grapes come, which benefit from the cool but sunny alpine climate that characterises the area.

Spumante Brut Nature Trento Riserva Tonini 'La Grile' is made with only Chardonnay grapes from a single plot cultivated using highly sustainable practices. Here, the vines benefit as much from the high altitude of 800 metres above sea level as from the excellent exposure to the sun. After the harvest, the grapes are vinified using the white wine method through soft pressing and alcoholic fermentation of the must in stainless steel tanks. Again in stainless steel, the mass rests for 7 months, at the end of which it is allowed to ferment in the bottle according to the Metodo Classico. Maturation on the lees in glass lasts for at least 60 months, during which time the wine increases its complexity and structure. This is followed by disgorgement and non-dosage as Brut Nature.

In the glass, the Spumante Trento Brut Nature 'La Grile' Riserva from the Tonini winery displays a golden yellow colour with a lasting and very fine effervescence. Seductive perceptions of citrus fruits, white flowers, custard and spices define the olfactory texture together with hints of small pastries and a slight oxidative note. Structured, complex and elegant on the palate, balanced between creamy softness and luscious freshness, elements that come together in a savoury, mineral finish with a long persistence.