Classical sparkling wine Virgo Zero 0,75 L

Wine growing area: Goriška brda

Location of vineyards: Hruševlje, Biljana, Vipolže, Kojsko, Cerovo, Višnjevik, Krasno, Verdijan and Šmartno (N, NE)

Form of vineyards: terraced

Altitude: 100 - 280 m

Vine training: enojni Guyot

Spacing: 4000 - 5000 vines/ ha

Age of vineyards: 10 - 30 years

Soil type: flysch, marlstone, sandstone

Climate: Sub-Mediterranean, a mixture of warm sea air and cold Alpine winds.

Grape variety: Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Rebula

Harvesting: exclusively handpicked grapes

Fermentation: Each grape variety is harvested separately. After separate fermentation, there is a seven-month aging period by variety in stainless steel tanks. The result is a base wine with 11% alcohol. Subsequently, all three varieties are blended. The wine is then poured into 0.75-liter bottles, where secondary fermentation occurs. The wine rests on lees (sur lie) for at least 48 months, followed by manual disgorging and the addition of liqueur without additional sugar (pas dose).