COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
PRODUCER
Hattingley Valley Wines
REGION
England
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Hattingley Valley's Classic Reserve is a Non-Vintage (NV) English sparkling wine from Hampshire, England. It is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, produced using the traditional method. The winery, Hattingley Valley, started as a family farm diversification in 2008 and has since become a highly awarded producer. The estate's location in Hampshire provides a terroir conducive to high-quality sparkling wine production, with the aim of competing with established international sparkling wines. The Classic Reserve is considered a flagship bottling for the producer.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€37
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Family-owned and operated since 2008.
Fact 02
Uses traditional method, similar to Champagne production.
Fact 03
Aims to rival the best of French sparkling wines.
Fact 04
Over 60 awards and trophies collected.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Hattingley Valley Classic Reserve is produced using the traditional method, mirroring Champagne production. Grapes are hand-harvested and whole bunch pressed. A portion of the base wine is fermented in old white Burgundy barrels, and partial malolactic fermentation is utilized. The blend incorporates reserve wines, typically ranging from 10% to 50%, to ensure consistency and complexity. The wine undergoes extended aging on lees for at least 4 years in the bottle before release.
