Trento Brut Riserva DOC (2017) - Levii

The Levii winery, set in the heart of the Trentino mountains, is famous for its sparkling winemaking techniques, handed down from generation to generation. The 'Trento Brut Riserva DOC (2017) - Levii' is a wine that has won numerous awards for its exceptional quality and its unique combination of flavours and aromas.

The appellation: Trento DOC

Trento DOC was recognised in 1993, but the history of its sparkling wines dates back to the early years of the 20th century. It was Giulio Ferrari, a Trentino winemaker, who introduced the production of Metodo Classico sparkling wines in 1902, taking inspiration from the great French Champagnes. Since then, Trentino has established itself as one of the areas in the world best suited to producing quality sparkling wines.Today, Trento DOC represents the excellence of Italian sparkling winemaking, thanks to the commitment of local producers and the promotion of the area.

What to eat with Trento Brut Riserva DOC

Who makes it: Levii

Levii is a craft producer born in the heart of Trentino, with the aim of showcasing Trentodoc Metodo Classico through production of absolute quality. The winery stands out for its attention to detail, the selection of the finest mountain grapes and a winemaking approach that respects the purity of the fruit and the identity of the area. Levii's wines reflect the elegance and complexity that characterise high-altitude sparkling wines, with extended ageing on the lees to achieve a refined structure and a great aromatic finish.

The vine of Trento Brut Riserva DOC

Chardonnay

Chardonnay is one of the most widely planted and prestigious white grape varieties in the world, originally from Burgundy, in France. Thanks to its great adaptability to different climates and soils, Chardonnay is grown in many wine regions, expressing unique characteristics according to the terroir and the winemaking style.

Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is one of the most fascinating and noble black grape varieties in the world. Famous for its elegance and complexity, this variety is at the heart of some of the most prestigious wines on the globe, particularly the wines of Burgundy and Champagne AOC. Its versatility and its ability to reflect the terroir make it one of the varieties most loved by winemakers and wine lovers alike.

Trento Brut Riserva DOC: the Trentino area

Climate: Continental

Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)

Soil: Rocky / granite

Geographical setting: Lake

Profile of Trento Brut Riserva DOC

Primary aromas: White fruit, apple, pear, citrus notes of lemon and lime

Secondary aromas: Slight hints of bread crust and hazelnut, typical of the Metodo Classico

Tertiary aromas: Hints of butter, honey and light spice emerging from the long ageing

Tasting notes: The Trento Brut Riserva DOC (2017) - Levii offers notes of green apple, pear and fine lees on the nose, with a full, round flavour, well balanced between acidity and salinity. Its structure is solid and persistent, revealing its bottle ageing. An elegant, refined wine, with a long, pleasantly dry finish.