COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Glera, Verdiso, Perera, Bianchetta
PRODUCER
Agricola Morandin
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Lèntico Bianco Frizzante Col Fondo is a white sparkling wine from Agricola Morandin, a small, family-run estate in the Veneto region of Italy. The wine is produced using the traditional 'Col Fondo' method, where the second fermentation occurs in the bottle, leaving the yeast sediment for a naturally cloudy appearance and complex character. The name 'Lèntico' itself means 'slowly' in Latin, reflecting the unhurried, traditional approach to winemaking. The Giacometti family, now in its third generation of ownership, cultivates their vines organically on a small, one-hectare plot, emphasizing a natural and non-interventionist philosophy. This artisanal production, with limited annual output, sets it apart from more commercially produced sparkling wines.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Lèntico' is Latin for 'slowly,' reflecting the patient winemaking process.
Fact 02
The producer practices organic farming, tending vines by hand without chemical products.
Fact 03
Production is very limited, rarely exceeding 7,000 bottles annually.
Fact 04
The wine is bottled unfiltered, following the lunar cycle.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Lèntico Bianco Frizzante Col Fondo is crafted using the ancestral 'Col Fondo' method. Fermentation begins with native yeasts in tanks and continues in the bottle, where the wine develops its natural sparkle and yeast sediment. The wine is bottled unfiltered, a practice that respects the natural process and contributes to its cloudy appearance and complex character. Aging occurs on the lees in the bottle, further enhancing texture and depth. The producer, Agricola Morandin, adheres to organic viticulture, tending their vines by hand without chemical intervention, and even follows lunar cycles for bottling, embodying a philosophy of minimal intervention and respect for nature.
