Merkki: Vini La Valle

La Valle® “Primum”, the first born, the foundation of the La Valle® spirit.

Bottled for the first time in 1993, made from an attentive selection of Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, and Pinot Nero grapes from the winery’s historic vineyards which are vinified separately and then magically reunited in elegant and sublime harmony. Inside the quiet La Valle® cellars, safe from light and at a constant temperature and humidity, time does its work and “Primum” reaches its splendid maturity. It is a strong and decisive brut, well balanced between aromas and freshness, structure and elegance. Intense, complete, refined, and generous in both aroma and taste, it demonstrates its richness in its excellent harmony of lines, bubbles, colors and scents.

It is the heart of the La Valle® line and its unique style remains constant and identifiable over time. “Primum” is the classic Franciacorta wine, perfect for every taste, ideal for every occasion.

Excellent aperitif or perfect to accompany any dish.

Production area: Rodengo Saiano (BS) at 200 meters above sea level

Geology: moraine hills

Grape varieties: Chardonnay 75%, Pinot Nero 20%, Pinot Bianco 5%

Average age of vines: 12 years Density: 5,000 plants/ hectare

Canopy system: Guyot Pruning: 10-12 buds per plant Hand-picked into small crates (capacity 16-18 kg)

Production: 10,000 kg per hectare; 2 kg of grapes and 2 square meters of leaf surface per plant

Average time between harvest and pressing: 2 hours
Soft pressing of whole grapes after further sorting of clusters

Cellar production: 6,000 liters/ hectare Vinification in supervised temperature-controlled inox tanks
Aged for 6-8 months in inox tanks from September to April

Secondary fermentation: minimum 24 months at controlled temperature on lees
6 months additional aging in bottle

Data at disgorging: alcohol 12.5 %, pH 3.20, total acidity 6.0-6.5 grams/ liter, dry extract 22 grams/ liter, residual sugar 8.5-9.5 grams/ liter

Serve at 6-8 °C in large fine-quality glasses