Apero / Sophias New Wine List (Sparkling & Champagne BTG)

Question 1

• RIONDO
• $15 - $59
• PROSECCO
• VENETO, ITALY
• GRAPES: 100% GLERA
• ABV: 11%
• Pairs Well:
  Vegetarian, Appetizers and snacks, Aperitif, Shellfish, Cured Meat
• Perfect Fit:
  Garlic Butter Shrimp, Macaroni and Cheese, Salad Niçoise

Answer 1

• FERMENTATION:
  Cold maceration of the grapes and natural fermentation at a controlled temperature of 60°F. Sparkling fermentation in pressurized stainless steel tanks for one month.

Question 2

• BERLUCCHI 61 EXTRA BRUT
• $24 - $95
• FRANCIACORTA, ITALY
• GRAPES: 85% CHARDONNAY AND 15% PINOT NOIR
• ABV: 12.5%
• Pairs Well:
  Appetizers and Snacks, Lean FIsh, Mild and Soft Cheese, Aperitif, Shellfish
• Perfect fit:
  Prosciutto and Melon, Fried Chicken, Beaufort (Raw Cow’s Milk Cheese)

Answer 2

• TASTING NOTES:
  Extra Brut ‘61 is a tribute to the birth of Franciacorta in 1961-the year Berlucchi produced the first of this classic method sparkling wine. This fun and lively sparkler offers citrus fruit and a crisp, clean finish.
• AGING:
  Minimum maturation of 24 months on the lees followed by 2 months after disgorgement.