Trentodoc Brut Maso Nero | Zeni

Trentodoc Brut Maso Nero | Zeni

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Sparkling wine
Trentino Alto Adige (IT)
Trento DOC
Chardonnay
Enjoy it within 4 years
12% ABV
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Production and refinement

100% Chardonnay, trained with the traditional Trentino pergola system and hand-harvested with grape selection directly in the vineyard. The grapes come from the Zaraosti vineyard, located at an altitude of 220 meters above sea level. The soils are white dolomitic calcareous marl, poor in skeletal material.

After crushing, the must begins fermentation and then slowly undergoes a second fermentation aimed at reducing the natural acidity. In August, the resulting wine is bottled together with a select cuvée of yeasts and sugars to carry out the bottle fermentation and achieve the classic mousse. Malolactic fermentation is completed. After 8 months in steel tanks, it ages for 40 months in bottle; topping up is done with the dosage liqueur.

Organoleptic analysis

Visual exam

A beautiful deep straw yellow in color, with a fine and persistent perlage.

Olfactory examination

On the nose, it opens with fresh, intense, and fragrant aromas, dominated above all by toasted vanilla.

Tasting

On the palate, it is fragrant and fresh, with a pleasantly rounded finish and a delightful hint of chocolate. Utterly enjoyable.

Contents index

From the vineyard to the table: discover our wine

Ready for a journey to discover Trentodoc Brut Maso Nero | Zeni ? We will now take you to delve deeper into every aspect of this exceptional wine through three key sections:

Cellar

Come and learn about the history and values ​​of the winery which passionately grows and transforms grapes into wine

Territory

Immerse yourself in the land that gives life to these unique grapes, discovering the climate and terroir that influence its character

Pairings

Get expert advice on the perfect pairings that will enhance both the wine and your meal

The winery

Country: Italy

Region: Trentino Alto Adige, San Michele all'Adige

Hectares of vineyards: 20

Zeni

South Tyrol, December 8, 1882: Roberto Zeni opens a tavern near the bridge over the Adige River and, for the occasion, uncorks a Teroldego made from the first harvest of some vineyards in the locality of "Pini." The Campo Rotaliano, land of Teroldego, begins to emerge during this period, with the hydraulic reclamation of the Adige River and the Noce stream leading to the creation of ideal land for vine cultivation. The Pini vineyard also expands with the reclamation, and over the years, grandfather Roberto acquires additional vineyards: Pinotti, Zaraosti, Broili, Sortì. This marks the beginning of the story, while the current structure dates back to the mid-1970s, when brothers Roberto and Andrea Zeni founded the Zeni farm and the distillery of the same name. In both ventures, excellence and niche production are sacred principles, both in the vineyard and in the cellar.

Zeni

Approximately 20 hectares of vineyards produce wines that reflect the character of an extraordinary and highly vocated region like Trentino-Alto Adige. In recent years, the winery's efforts have focused on two main fronts: the first in the vineyard, aiming to achieve optimal grape ripeness—ensuring a good sugar level and, for red varieties, soft and complex tannins; the second in the cellar, concentrating on grape processing, with a focus on the drying (appassimento) technique and the refinement of alcoholic fermentation management. While appassimento is widely used in the global winemaking landscape, it has never become common practice in Trentino, with the notable exception of the traditional Vino Santo Trentino.

Region and territory

The ultimate expression of Italian mountain terroir

Trentino Alto Adige

The ultimate expression of Italian mountain terroir

Trentino Alto Adige

The ultimate expression of Italian mountain terroir

Trentino Alto Adige

Trentino Alto Adige is a region entirely mountainous and divided into the autonomous provinces of Trento and Bolzano, whose border marks a linguistic and administrative watershed.

The attention of wineries and heroic viticulture ensures a consistently high quality level of wines, and particularly the best results are achieved with grapes that thrive in cold climates, such as Sauvignon and Pinot Noir, which here express their varietal characteristics at their best. In addition to the many international varieties, the region also boasts an interesting heritage of native grapes, including Teroldego, Schiava, and Lagrein.

Although it would be difficult to draw a morphological boundary between the two areas geographically, ethnic and linguistic differences on one hand and pedoclimatic differences on the other have also led, over the centuries, to a provincial characterization of wine production.

Both areas, however, share an excellent wine production, thanks also to the geographic position and favorable climatic conditions along the Adige Valley and on the slopes of the mountains that line it, as well as in the flat and hilly areas around Trento and Bolzano.

Trento

The Trento area, in addition to its Trento DOC sparkling wines, is famous for its elegant white wines, typical of grape cultivation in high-altitude terrain.

This territory is distinguished by elegant wines that express a unique concept of territoriality. The success and peculiarity of Trento DOC sparkling wine are due precisely to the characteristics of the territory: the combination of climate, different altitudes, terrain, and Trentino know-how make it not just a simple sparkling wine, but a highly esteemed mountain sparkling wine, increasingly recognized and awarded.

Despite its small size, the Trentino region is covered with 10,000 hectares of vineyards, with a percentage of grapes destined for sparkling wine production accounting for 8% and an annual production of 7 million bottles.

The vineyards benefit from different climates: from a mountain microclimate to the milder one of Lake Garda. Factors such as vineyard altitude and temperature variation play an important role in grape ripening, influencing the organoleptic characteristics of the wines.

The varieties cultivated for Trento DOC sparkling wine are Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The area of organic vineyards in Trentino is steadily increasing, a natural consequence of the attention and responsibility of sparkling wine producers towards product healthiness.
Trentino, the homeland of Trento DOC bubbles, offers elegant and unique white wines, the result of cultivation in high-altitude areas and Trentino know-how, expressing the richness of the territory in every sip.

Recommended pairings and dishes

Matching by concordance

The great elegance of this Metodo Classico calls for equally refined pairings. Its medium body and delicate aromas also require balanced food matches to avoid any gustatory mismatches.

Matching by contrast

You can play with contrast thanks to its freshness and effervescence, pairing it with fatty fish such as salmon or fried dishes. The liveliness of the perlage also balances the slight creaminess of fresh or medium-aged cheeses.

It pairs well with

Raw fish; pasta with smoked trout; sea urchin spaghetti; rich and creamy soups; seafood appetizers; vegetarian dishes; fried foods.

Matching by concordance

The great elegance of this Metodo Classico calls for equally refined pairings. Its medium body and delicate aromas also require balanced food matches to avoid any gustatory mismatches.

Matching by contrast

You can play with contrast thanks to its freshness and effervescence, pairing it with fatty fish such as salmon or fried dishes. The liveliness of the perlage also balances the slight creaminess of fresh or medium-aged cheeses.

It pairs well with

Raw fish; pasta with smoked trout; sea urchin spaghetti; rich and creamy soups; seafood appetizers; vegetarian dishes; fried foods.

Baked Trout

Baked trout is a simple and tasty main course that can be enriched with cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, aromatic herbs, and served with seasonal vegetables that enhance the delicate flavor and lovely aromas of the fish.

Sea Urchin Pasta

A fragrant and flavorful seafood first course, a simple and refined recipe ready in just a few minutes, for unforgettable lunches.

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