Verde Piona Vino Frizzante | Albino Piona

Verde Piona Vino Frizzante

A refined bottle-fermented sparkling wine with freshness, complexity and remarkable longevity

Verde Piona was created in the early 1970s by Albino Piona II and was the first wine in the area produced using bottle refermentation without disgorgement. Extended ageing on the lees gives the wine its fine perlage, depth and distinctive character.

Origin & Grapes

• Grape varieties:

  • 40% Garganega

  • 30% Bianca Fernanda (Cortese)

  • 30% Rondinella (vinified as white)

• Vineyards: estate-owned

• Soil: morainic hills south of Lake Garda

• Altitude: 150–200 metres above sea level

• Training system: spalliera, approx. 5,000 vines/ha

• Vine age: 20–25 years

• Yield: approx. 100 hl/ha

• Harvest: mid to late September to preserve natural acidity

Vinification
Carefully harvested grapes are destemmed and gently pressed. Each variety is vinified separately and aged on fine lees in stainless steel tanks. After blending, yeasts are added and the wine is bottled. Second fermentation takes place in bottle without disgorgement, followed by extended lees ageing.

Ageing
Long bottle ageing on the lees.

Tasting Notes

• Colour: Bright straw yellow with fine, persistent bubbles

• Aroma: Intense and elegant, bread crust, yeast, mineral nuances

• Palate: Dry, vibrant and harmonious, lively acidity with a clean, mineral finish

Food Pairing
Excellent as an aperitif. Ideal with raw seafood, shellfish, fish dishes and surprisingly well matched with grilled Florentine steak.

Serving Suggestions
Serve at 8–10 °C.