Seradina (2021) - Cavalleri
In the heart of Franciacorta, the Cavalleri winery is a symbol of tradition and innovation. Founded in 1842, the Cavalleri family has always had a deep bond with the land, passing the art of winegrowing down from generation to generation. One fascinating detail is their decision to devote themselves solely to Franciacorta, a commitment that goes back to the '70s, when the appellation was still young. Seradina, a Franciacorta DOCG, represents the very best of that tradition, with the 2021 vintage promising to be another milestone in the winery's history.
Seradina (2021) - Cavalleri
Type: Sparkling wine or Champagne
Area: Italy, Lombardy, Franciacorta
Appellation: Franciacorta DOCG
Grape variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2021
Winery: Cavalleri
Alcohol: 12.5%
The appellation: Franciacorta DOCG
The Franciacorta DOCG is one of the most prestigious appellations in Italy and the benchmark for the production of Metodo Classico sparkling wines, in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy. Known for its excellence and its long tradition, Franciacorta was the first Italian sparkling wine to obtain DOCG status (1995), standing out for the quality and elegance of its wines.Made mainly from Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco, Franciacorta wines are characterised by their freshness, aromatic complexity and fine, persistent perlage, with long ageing on the lees that gives them depth and longevity.
Find out more about Franciacorta DOCGWhat to eat with Seradina
Who makes it: Cavalleri
Cavalleri is a winery in the heart of Franciacorta, in Lombardy, which stands out for its dedication to making high-quality wines. Recognised for its commitment to championing the local area, the winery has earned a prominent place on the Italian wine scene, thanks to its specialisation in Franciacorta DOCG.
Read more about CavalleriThe vine of Seradina
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.
Find out moreSeradina: the area of Franciacorta
Franciacorta
Franciacorta, in Lombardy, in the province of Brescia, is one of Italy’s most prestigious wine regions and the birthplace of Italian traditional-method sparkling wines. This area, which stretches across the morainic hills around Lake Iseo, has a unique terroir with mineral-rich soils, a temperate climate and marked day-night temperature swings, ideal for producing wines of great elegance and longevity.The area is famous for producing Franciacorta DOCG, Italy’s most renowned sparkling wine, made from Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco, with the addition in some styles of Erbamat, an old native grape variety. Franciacorta is also an outstanding wine-tourism destination, with historic wineries, beautiful landscapes and a wine culture rooted in tradition.
Find out more about FranciacortaClimate: Continental
Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)
Soil: Limestone / chalk
Geographical setting: Hilly
Profile of Seradina
Primary aromas: Citrus, White fruit
Secondary aromas: White flowers, minerals
Tertiary aromas: Hazelnut
Tasting notes: An elegant wine with notes of white fruit and citrus, accompanied by a light minerality and a fresh finish.
| Sulphites | yes |
| Body | Fresh |
| Acidity | Medium-high |
| Tannin | Absent |
| Sweetness | Brut |
| Finish | Media |
| Colour | Pale straw yellow |
| Clarity | Clear |
Winemaking methods used for Seradina
Metodo Classico
The Metodo Classico is a refined sparkling winemaking technique used to produce high-quality sparkling wines. This method, also known as méthode champenoise (when speaking of Champagne), involves a second fermentation in the bottle, which gives the wine its characteristic fine, persistent bubbles, together with complex aromas and an elegant structure.
Find out moreAgeing methods used for Seradina
In bottle (19–36 months)
Ageing in bottle for 19 to 36 months is a slow, silent stage of maturation, dedicated to structured, long-lived wines that need time to reach the full expression of their potential. During this period, the wine develops sheltered from oxygen, stabilising in both aromatic and gustatory terms. It is a technique used above all after ageing in wood or in concrete, and is typical of great reds, whites for long maturation and vintage Metodo Classico sparkling wines.
Find out moreTime on the lees for Seradina
- Medium (7–18 months)