Ortrugo dei Colli Piacentini DOC Spumante Brut Contro Tempo

The Ortrugo dei Colli Piacentini DOC Spumante Brut Contro Tempo is a white wine perfect for aperitifs or to accompany an entire meal. It pairs perfectly with fish and shellfish menus, fresh pasta, main courses with delicate flavors, and fresh cheeses. A must-try with the classic potato pie. Serving temperature: 8°-10° C Cantina Mossi boasts centuries of history: it has been producing wine since at least 1558. It is located on the hills of Piacenza, in Emilia-Romagna, where it cultivates the traditional varieties of the region, including Barbera and Croatina for red wines, and Ortrugo and Malvasia di Candia Aromatica for white wines. In recent decades, it has been cultivating the Malvasia Rosa, a very rare variety produced by only three wineries in the world. Awards and ratings: 2016: mention at Decanter World Wine Awards 2018: silver medal (90 points) at Wine Pleasures - 50 Great Sparkling Wines of the World, bronze at Women’s Wine & Spirit Awards and at WOW - The Italian Wine Competition 2019 (2017 vintage): 87 points in the Annuario dei Migliori Vini Italiani by Luca Maroni, gold medal (95 points) at Wine Pleasures - 50 Great Sparkling Wines of the World, silver at the Mundus Vini Spring Tasting, bronze at the International Wine & Spirit Competition and 88 points in the 5StarWines guide (Vinitaly) 2021 (2018 vintage): 90 points in the 5StarWines guide (Vinitaly), 90 points in the Annuario dei Migliori Vini Italiani by Luca Maroni and silver medal at WOW - The Italian Wine Competition, Denomination: Ortrugo dei Colli Piacentini DOC Type: Spumante Brut Grape variety: 100% Ortrugo Vintage: 2018 Refinement: steel, at least 6 months on the lees Alcohol: 11.5%     Possible Allergens: contains sulfites     Storage instructions: store in a cool, dry place Can be frozen: NO Fresh product with a short shelf life: NO 0.75L bottle