Le Monde
Pinot Nero Rosé Sparkling – NV
Region: Italy - Fruli Venizia Giulia
Le Monde
Le Monde lies between the banks of the Livenza and Meduna rivers, close to the border between the provinces of Treviso and Pordenone in Friuli Grave. The winery headquarters, built in the eighteenth century maintains the architectural characteristics of the time. Originally property of the Pistoni family, the wine farm together with the vineyards was acquired Alex Maccan in 2008. Alex is now the owner and winemaker.
Grapes / Soils
| Pinot Noir | Vine Age – 39 years | Argillaceous, calcareous, rich in micro-elements | 15 ha |
The Wine
Vineyard Profile
- DENOMINATION: Doc Friuli Grave.
- SOIL: Argillaceous, calcareous, rich in micro-elements.
- YIELD PER HECTARE: 80q/hectare.
- TRAINING SYSTEM: Guyot, with a density of 4000 plants/ha.
- VINEYARD AGE: 39 years.
Harvest Notes
- HARVEST: Late August.
- VINIFICATION: Soft pressing of the grapes in a reducing environment. Fermentation at a controlled temperature of 17°C to obtain a clean base wine. Second fermentation using the charmat method for 20 days at a controlled temperature of around 16°C. The wine then remains on the lees for almost 60 days.
- CELLARING POTENTIAL: 2-3 years from production.
Winemaker's Notes
- COLOR: Bright pink.
- NOSE: Fine bouquet, elegant, with flavours of red wild fruits, currant, raspberry and hints of rose petals.
- TASTE: Vibrant, pleasantly balanced taste, between acidity and sugars and fruity aftertaste.
- PAIRINGS: Ideal as an aperitif, with seafood starters and cold cuts
Wine Summary
- Made from Pinot Noir grapes
- Vine age – 39 years
- Grown on argillaceous, calcareous, rich in micro-elements soils
Technical Information
- Varietal – 100% Pinot Noir
- Alcohol – 11.5 %
- Residual Sugar – 8 g/l
General Info
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli Venezia Giulia |
| Appellation(s) | DOC Friuli Grave |
| Proprietors | Alex Maccan |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Winemaker | Giovanni Ruzzene |
| Annual Production | 220,000 Bottles |
| Farming (Sustainable, organic, biodynamic) | Sustainable |