COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Allan Scott Family Winemakers
REGION
Marlborough
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Cecilia Brut is a Non-Vintage Méthode Traditionnelle sparkling wine from Marlborough, New Zealand, produced by Allan Scott Family Winemakers. The wine was created in 1999 and named in honor of Catherine 'Cecilia' Scott, the matriarch of the Scott family, aiming to embody her natural elegance. Allan Scott, a pioneer of Marlborough winemaking, established the family vineyards and winery with his wife Catherine. The family remains actively involved in the business, upholding a legacy of winemaking. The vineyards are largely situated on stony, free-draining river flats in the mid-Wairau Valley and are managed using sustainable practices.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after the matriarch, Catherine 'Cecilia' Scott.
Fact 02
Crafted using the traditional Méthode Traditionnelle.
Fact 03
A family-owned and operated winery since its inception.
Fact 04
Sustainably managed vineyards are a core practice.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Cecilia Brut is produced using the Méthode Traditionnelle, involving a secondary fermentation in the bottle. Chardonnay grapes are fermented to dryness, with wild malolactic fermentation encouraged. Pinot Noir grapes are also lightly pressed. The wines are blended and prepared for secondary fermentation. Following this, the wine is aged on lees for a minimum of 18 months. Sustainable farming practices are employed in the vineyards, which are located on stony, free-draining river flats in the mid-Wairau Valley.
