Region: Veneto
Varietal Composition: 100% Glera
Alcohol Content: 11%
Soil Composition: Alluvial
Vine Training Method: Sylvoz
Elevation: 100 ft.
Vine Exposure: South
Harvest Time: Early to Mid-September
Fermentation Container: Stainless Steel
Length of Alcoholic Fermentation: 14 Days
Length of Maceration: 3 hours
Malolactic Fermentation: None
Type of Aging Container: None
Type of Oak: None
Length of Aging Before Bottling: None
Length of Bottle Aging: 1 Month
Fornarino rises and is deeply rooted in Conegliano where everything has a wine scent and where the wine culture is engraved in the soul of the landscape.
Fornarino Prosecco
Wine Description
Prosecco is a sparkling white wine from North-Eastern Italy. The final blend must be at least 85% Glera. There are four sweetness levels in Prosecco: brut, extra dry, dry, and demi-sec. Fornarino Prosecco is made in the extra dry style and has bright acidity and freshness.
Tasting Notes
Clear, straw yellow, and bright with a fresh fruit nose and hints of green apple. Citrus notes as well as a creamy nuttiness. Bright acidity.
Food Pairings
Fornarino is excellent as an aperitif. Great with shellfish, raw fish courses, and seafood risottos.
