COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Glera
PRODUCER
Massimo Coletti
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Massimo Coletti is a dedicated biodynamic producer located in the Treviso hills of Veneto, committed to reviving traditional, pre-industrial winemaking methods. 'Phoja' (meaning 'leaf' in the local Venetian dialect) is a Col Fondo Prosecco, meaning it undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle and is left unfiltered on its lees. This artisanal approach stands in stark contrast to mass-produced tank-method Proseccos, offering a cloudy, yeasty, and incredibly vibrant expression of the Glera grape from old vines grown on clay-limestone soils.
ALCOHOL
11.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
6-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Phoja means 'leaf' in the local Venetian dialect, symbolizing the estate's deep connection to nature.
Fact 02
Unlike modern Prosecco, this wine is unfiltered and undisgorged, leaving a layer of yeast sediment at the bottom of the bottle.
Fact 03
Massimo Coletti practices biodynamic farming, focusing on biodiversity and soil health in his Treviso vineyards.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Glera grapes are hand-harvested and gently pressed. Primary fermentation occurs spontaneously with native yeasts in stainless steel tanks. The wine is bottled in the spring following the harvest with a small amount of residual sugar, allowing secondary fermentation to occur naturally in the bottle (ancestral method). It is not disgorged, leaving the sediment (lees) in the bottle, and is sealed with a crown cap. Minimal sulfur is added only at pressing.
