NV (2021) Red Col Fondo
NV (2021) Red Col Fondo
A special release, a single barrel comprising their entire 2019 vintage (a tough year) topped up with the last of their 2018 Pinots. Delicate fruit given momentum by a linear bolt of acidity.
Cuvée: Col Fondo Red
Style: Sparkling
Colour: Red
Grapes/Blend: Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir
ABV: 11%
Vintage: NV (2021)
Winemaking:
60% of the blend is Pinot Meunier from 2019, crushed gently, a couple days maceration, basket pressed to barrel in November '19. The other 40% is the last of the Pinots Noir and Meunier from 2018, gently crushed before a couple days macerating, basket pressed to tank for about 24 months. Blended with the '19 Meunier barrel in early 2021.
Sparked with local honey in May 2021. Disgorged in November 2022.
Sulphur: None added
Soil: Red clay over loamy sandstone