AMISFIELD BRUT 2020

Weather leading up to harvest was one of the driest in

years but unstable weather during harvest was not ideal.

We experienced frosts and intermittent rain events followed by warm damp conditions.

VINEYARD

The Pinot Noir grapes for our Brut are grown on vigorous soils however the cool climate keeps ripening slow and acids high. The perfect combination for selection for sparkling base.

 WINEMAKING

The Pinot Noir grapes were hand-picked and whole bunch pressed using a traditional light pressing regime. The juice was fermented cool in stainless

tank and in barrel to dryness which was followed directly

by malolactic fermentation. The wine was matured on lees without sulphur until tiraged early 2017. Stored on lees until first disgorement, November 2018.

TASTING NOTES

The limited time on skins and long maturation on lees has given a very pale light straw colour

to the wine. Aromas of peach, citrus, apple brioche and hints of nuttinesss lead to a lively, slightly creamy and delicate palate.