COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Groppello
PRODUCER
Pasini Azienda Agricola San Giovanni
REGION
Lombardy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The San Giovanni 100% Metodo Classico Groppello is a sparkling wine produced by Pasini Azienda Agricola San Giovanni in Lombardy, Italy. It is made entirely from the Groppello grape, a varietal native to the region. The wine employs the Metodo Classico, a traditional method involving a secondary fermentation in the bottle to create its effervescence. Pasini Azienda Agricola San Giovanni is a producer committed to quality, utilizing both traditional practices and contemporary approaches to wine production, aiming to showcase the distinctiveness of their estate's terroir.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€29
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Groppello is a rare grape, primarily found in the Lombardy region of Italy.
Fact 02
Metodo Classico means the second fermentation happens in the bottle, creating the bubbles.
Fact 03
This wine is an 'Ordervara' in Sweden, meaning it's available by special order.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The San Giovanni 100% Metodo Classico Groppello is produced using the traditional Metodo Classico, which involves a second fermentation taking place directly in the bottle. This process is crucial for developing the wine's effervescence and fine mousse. The wine is made exclusively from 100% Groppello grapes, a varietal indigenous to the Lombardy region. Pasini Azienda Agricola San Giovanni, the producer, is noted for its commitment to high-quality wine production, integrating traditional techniques with contemporary advancements to express the unique characteristics of their vineyard.