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Technical information
Producer
|
Velenosi |
Name
|
Metodo Classico |
Variety
|
Chardonnay 70%, Pinot Nero 30% |
Vintage
|
2017 |
Gradation
|
12.5% |
Format
|
75 cl |
 Aromatic profile |
Notes of yeast, white fruit, bread crust |
Vinification method
|
Secondary fermentation in bottle |
Region
|
Marche |
Country
|
Italy |
Type
|
Classic method sparkling wine |
Aging
|
Minimum 24 months on the lees |
Type of cask
|
Glass bottle |
 Color |
White sparkling wine |
Serving temperature
|
6-8°C |
Recommended consumption
|
Within 3-5 years |
Pairing
|
Appetizers, fish, shellfish |
The Gran Cuvée Metodo Classico from the renowned Velenosi winery represents excellence in the Italian wine landscape, specifically in the sparkling wine category. This wine is the result of a careful selection of grapes, processed following the rigorous Metodo Classico, which involves second fermentation in the bottle.
Visually, it presents a brilliant straw yellow color, enhanced by a fine and persistent perlage that caresses the palate and enhances the original grapes. On the nose, the bouquet is complex and seductive: notes of fresh fruit such as green apple and peach stand out, blending with more evolved sensations of yeast and brioche, typical of long-aged sparkling wines.
On the palate, Velenosi's Gran Cuvée Metodo Classico is balanced and fresh. The attack is vigorous but elegant, with a pleasant acidity that supports the drink, making it lively and engaging. The fruity flavors mix with a delightful creaminess, a result of the maturation sur lie. The finish is long and persistent, with a lingering aftertaste reminiscent of bread crust and citrus notes.
Ideal as an aperitif, this sparkling wine is also an excellent companion for light appetizers and fish-based dishes. Its versatility makes it suitable for an entire dinner, with a particular affinity for delicate and lightly seasoned dishes.
The Velenosi winery, with its Gran Cuvée Metodo Classico, confirms its ability to create high-quality wines that masterfully and elegantly express their terroir. A toast with this sparkling wine is not just a moment of enjoyable tasting but also an experience that connects one to the territory and Italian winemaking tradition.
Visually, it presents a brilliant straw yellow color, enhanced by a fine and persistent perlage that caresses the palate and enhances the original grapes. On the nose, the bouquet is complex and seductive: notes of fresh fruit such as green apple and peach stand out, blending with more evolved sensations of yeast and brioche, typical of long-aged sparkling wines.
On the palate, Velenosi's Gran Cuvée Metodo Classico is balanced and fresh. The attack is vigorous but elegant, with a pleasant acidity that supports the drink, making it lively and engaging. The fruity flavors mix with a delightful creaminess, a result of the maturation sur lie. The finish is long and persistent, with a lingering aftertaste reminiscent of bread crust and citrus notes.
Ideal as an aperitif, this sparkling wine is also an excellent companion for light appetizers and fish-based dishes. Its versatility makes it suitable for an entire dinner, with a particular affinity for delicate and lightly seasoned dishes.
The Velenosi winery, with its Gran Cuvée Metodo Classico, confirms its ability to create high-quality wines that masterfully and elegantly express their terroir. A toast with this sparkling wine is not just a moment of enjoyable tasting but also an experience that connects one to the territory and Italian winemaking tradition.
The winery
Velenosi Vini – Winery in Marche
Discover the story and wines of Velenosi Vini.
A winery in Ascoli Piceno (Marche) producing wines from the Marche and Abruzzo. Family-run and known for its focus on indigenous grape varieties, it offers a range spanning white and red wines, sparkling wines and sweet wines.
Region:
Marche
Country:
Italia
Founded:
1984
Grapes:
Passerina, Pecorino, Verdicchio, Trebbiano, Chardonnay, Moscato Bianco, Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Lacrima, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Nero
Founded in 1984 by Angela and Ercole Velenosi.
Based in Ascoli Piceno, with vineyards spread across the Piceno area and surrounding areas.
Wide selection: indigenous white wines, reds and sparkling wines. An organic line is also available.
Vineyard area reported at approximately 33 hectares.
Indicative production stated on the official website: approximately 2,500,000 bottles.
Winery history
Founded in the late 1980s by Angela and Ercole Velenosi, the winery grew with the addition of partners and technical consultants and today combines artisanal methods with modern technologies. From its base in Ascoli Piceno, the winery's operations have expanded across several estates in the area, and it has established an international presence supported by ongoing communication and collaboration with external oenologists.
Production philosophy
The winery states it sees wine as an artistic value born from the balance between tradition and innovation: respect for natural rhythms, careful work in the vineyard and cellar, and continuous research to produce clean wines recognizable for their territorial character.
Terroir and vineyards
Headquarters and winery in Ascoli Piceno, with vineyards distributed across the hills of the Piceno and neighbouring areas, on soils typical of the Adriatic belt with clay and rock fragments.
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