Piquette California Sparkling | Monte Rio
Piquette was originally a farm workers’ drink – light, spritzy and low in alcohol – made by re-hydrating and fermenting the pomace left over from winemaking. Monte Rio are reviving this tradition using Chardonnay, Vermentino and Melon de Bourgogne from family-owned vineyards across California, to give a fun ‘adult soda’ with a soft mousse and a refreshing saline finish.
Region:
California
Appellation:
California
Variety / Blend:
Chardonnay: Vermentino: Melon de Bourgogne:
Climate:
Mediterranean
Soils:
Grapes sourced from a selection of vineyards
Farming:
Uncertified organic
Altitude:
Various
Fermentation:
Water is added to pomace and steeped, drained into steel barrels, unfermented Chardonnay juice is added to kickstart fermentation
Ageing:
Second ferment in bottle grape juice ‘dosage’, not disgorged
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