Endrizzi : Brut 2023

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for the Brut 2023 from Endrizzi

Tasting

Appearance

The colour is a pale straw yellow with greenish highlights, typical of a young Chardonnay-based sparkling wine, crowned by a fine, elegant and persistent mousse.

Nose

The nose is intense and varietal, dominated by green apple notes that lend a distinctive finesse, accompanied by subtle hints of bread crust from ageing on the lees, as well as floral nuances.

Palate

The palate is savoury and lightly saline, driven by a pronounced acidity that gives it vivacity and elegance. The brut dosage preserves a fresh tension, offering a harmonious balance between saline character and finesse of bubble.

Food and Wine Pairings

This wine pairs ideally with a seafood risotto brightened with a squeeze of lemon. It also lends itself to enjoying as an aperitif in any season and can accompany an entire meal, particularly with fish and shellfish.

Serving and Cellaring

The Brut 2023 is served chilled, at around 6°C, to fully reveal its freshness and the finesse of its bubbles.

A High-Altitude Italian Sparkling Wine with the Dolomitic Salinity of Endrizzi

The Estate

Located in Masetto, in the hamlet of San Michele all'Adige, Endrizzi is one of the historic wineries of Trentino-Alto Adige. Still in the hands of the founding family, it remains an independent estate firmly rooted in its land. Recognised for its commitment to eco-sustainability, Endrizzi today combines Trentino winemaking heritage with an international outlook.

The Vineyard

The grapes for this Brut come from small plots set on dolomitic rock terraces at various altitudes, in hilly and mountainous terrain in the Cembra Valley, a classic zone of the Trento DOC appellation. This mountain Italian terroir, shaped by the coolness of the Dolomites and a limestone substrate, promotes slow ripening and preserves the acidity of the grapes.

Winemaking and Ageing

The Brut 2023 is produced using the traditional method, with a second fermentation in the bottle. The grapes undergo rigorous selection in the vineyard, followed by hand harvesting and a gentle, rapid pressing. The first fermentation takes place at low temperature in stainless steel tanks, followed by extended ageing on the lees, which develops the wine's complexity while preserving its original freshness.

Grape Variety

This Brut is made from 100% Chardonnay.