COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Chardonnay 50%, Garganega 50%
PRODUCER
Mirco Mariotti
REGION
Emilia-Romagna
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Centro Etichetta Gialla is a sparkling white wine from Mirco Mariotti, a natural wine producer in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The winery is known for its 'wines of the sands,' cultivated on unique sandy soils near the Adriatic Sea, often using ancient, ungrafted vines. This wine is part of the 'Centro' series, distinguished by its yellow label. It is produced under the Bianco dell'Emilia IGP classification and is made using the ancestral method, where the wine undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle. The grapes used are a blend of Chardonnay and Garganega.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€11
STYLE
Natural
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'Centro' line features three wines: Gialla (Yellow), Arancione (Orange), and Rossa (Red).
Fact 02
Vines are grown on sandy soils near the Adriatic Sea.
Fact 03
Some vines are over 100 years old and ungrafted ('franc de pied').
Fact 04
The ancestral method involves a second fermentation directly in the bottle.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Centro Etichetta Gialla is produced using the ancestral method, a technique involving a second fermentation directly in the bottle. Grapes are manually harvested in early September, destemmed, and gently pressed. Primary fermentation occurs spontaneously over about two weeks, followed by aging in concrete tanks. The wine is then bottled for its refermentation, creating its natural sparkle. This method is central to Mirco Mariotti's natural winemaking philosophy, aiming to capture the essence of the Emilia-Romagna terroir.
