Trento Blanc De Blancs Extra Brut (Non-vintage) - Castel Noarna
This refined sparkling wine is made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, following the Metodo Classico. Its name "Extra Brut" refers to its dry, barely sweet style. Produced at Castel Noarna, a medieval castle in Trentino, it is known for its fresh, lively and very well-balanced flavour.
Trento Blanc De Blancs Extra Brut (Non-vintage) - Castel Noarna
Type: Sparkling wine or Champagne
Area: Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige, Trentino, Trento
Appellation: Trento DOC
Grape variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: Non-vintage
Winery: Castel Noarna
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.
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Who makes it: Castel Noarna
Founded in 1990, Castel Noarna is a winery that stands out for its passion and dedication in making high-quality wines. In the heart of Trentino, the estate covers around 30 hectares, planted with native and international grape varieties, in a setting that favours sustainable winegrowing that respects the land. The winery is known for its ability to combine tradition and innovation, creating wines that best express the unique features of the Trentino terroir. Every bottle tells a story of passion, care and attention to detail, reflecting the richness of the mountain landscape and its fertile soils.
Find out more about Castel NoarnaThe vine of Trento Blanc De Blancs Extra Brut
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 moreTrento Blanc De Blancs Extra Brut: the area
Trento
Trento, the capital of the Trentino-Alto Adige region, is also one of the most important centres of Italian sparkling wine thanks to the production of Trento DOC, Metodo Classico of the very highest quality.The winegrowing area of Trento extends along the slopes of the Adige Valley and over mountain terraces, where the Alpine climate with wide temperature swings, constant ventilation and limestone-dolomitic soils create ideal conditions for obtaining elegant, fine, long-lived sparkling wines. Besides the Metodo Classico, the area is also suited to the production of fresh, aromatic whites and mountain reds from native and international grapes.
Find out more about TrentoClimate: Continental
Altitude: N.S.
Soil: Limestone / chalk
Geographical setting: Valley
Profile of Trento Blanc De Blancs Extra Brut
Primary aromas: Citrus, White flowers, Mineral
Secondary aromas: citrus, Brioche, White flowers, dried fruit, Wood, Yeast, Apple, minerals, Toasted bread
Tertiary aromas: Citrus, Yeast, Green apple, Mineral notes, Toasted bread
Tasting notes: This Extra Brut shows a bright straw yellow colour and a fine perlage. On the nose it expresses a rich, elegant bouquet, with notes of white flowers, green apple, white peach and hints of bread crust. In the mouth it is fresh, mineral and well balanced, with a pleasant salinity that mingles with nuances of white-fleshed fruit and citrus. The finish is long, with a slightly toasted aftertaste. A wine of great elegance and structure, perfect for aperitifs or for pairing with fish dishes.
| Sulphites | yes |
| Body | Fresh |
| Acidity | Medium-high |
| Tannin | Absent |
| Sweetness | Extra Brut |
| Finish | Medium / Long |
| Colour | Golden yellow |
| Clarity | Clear |
Winemaking methods used for Trento Blanc De Blancs Extra Brut
Hand harvesting
Hand harvesting is a traditional, painstaking approach to picking, where bunches are selected and cut by hand straight from the vine. Compared with machine harvesting it allows far closer attention to quality, since only the best bunches are chosen and the fruit is not damaged.
Find out moreMetodo 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 moreSecond fermentation in the bottle
Second fermentation in the bottle is the distinctive stage of the Metodo Classico (or Champenoise), the technique used to produce high-quality sparkling wines. After a first fermentation that gives rise to a base wine, the wine is bottled with the addition of a “liqueur de tirage” (a mixture of sugar and yeasts) which starts a new fermentation directly in the bottle, responsible for the natural formation of the bubbles. This practice lies behind some of the world's most refined wines, such as Champagne, Franciacorta, Trento DOC and Crémant.
Find out moreAgeing methods used for Trento Blanc De Blancs Extra Brut
In bottle (over 36 months)
Ageing in bottle for more than 36 months is a practice reserved for wines for long laying down, designed for those seeking depth, finesse and maximum aromatic development. During this extended period, the wine matures sheltered from light and oxygen, letting time do its work in silence. This stage is particularly important for vintage wines, riservas and great classics, which in this way reach a perfect balance between intensity, elegance and sensory complexity.
Find out moreTime on the lees for Trento Blanc De Blancs Extra Brut
- Long (19–36 months)