Bottega - Fragolino Bianco Sparkling Stefano Bottega - Flavored Wine Based Drink - Casa Bottega - The Fragolino

Bottega - Family Vintners & Master Distillers since 1935

Bottega S.p.A. it is at the same time a winery and a distillery, which has a close-knit team of expert winemakers both in winemaking and in distillation. The headquarters is located in Bibano di Godega (TV), in the Doc Prosecco area, 50 km north of Venice. The company was founded in 1977 by Aldo Bottega, master distiller with more than thirty years of experience in the field, which he had inherited from his grandfather, an expert wine merchant during the '20s, the passion for the world of wine. At the end of the '70s the company is a small company operating in the local grappa market.

In 1983, on the death of the founder, his son Sandro, together with his brothers Barbara and Stefano, took over the company. From an artisan reality, which operated only in the world of grappa, it has transformed over the years into one of the first 20 private wineries and distilleries. In the duty free and travel retail channel it has burned down the stages and, as far as sparkling wines are concerned, has become the second brand in the world, after a well-known Champagne brand. The unmistakable Bottega Gold, a Prosecco Doc characterized by the bottle with golden livery, is an icon of style that is appreciated throughout the world as an expression of the best Made in Italy.

Fragolino

The symbol of Veneto region tradition, sweet and intriguing, it enhances the pleasure of spending time together. Ideal at any time of the day, it is perfect to celebrate parties and special events.

Bottega - Fragolino Bianco Sparkling Stefano Bottega - Flavored Wine Based Drink - Casa Bottega - The Fragolino

The Fragolino is a wine-based drink with an unmistakable fruity aroma that recalls in particular the fragrant wild strawberries. Thanks to its moderate alcohol content and pleasant sweetness it is indicated at any time of the day and is synonymous with party and joy.

Features

Production Area

For the production of this drink is used a blend of different Italian varieties grown in medium-deep soils, with a good clay component, suitable for the cultivation of red berried grapes because they can give pigmentations more intense, more Olfactory sensations, softness and longevity.

Production Process

After crushing and destemming, the grapes are subjected to maceration, leaving the skins in contact with the must before proceeding to their separation by means of a soft pressing.

The first fermentation takes place in steel tanks at a controlled temperature. According to the Martinotti method, the second fermentation takes place in an autoclave and the addition of strawberry juice and natural flavorings.

During the transformation of sugars into alcohol the yeasts naturally release the carbon dioxide dissolving in the wine making it "sparkling".
The fragolino is cold stabilized, filtered and bottled.

Organoleptic Characteristics

Color and Appearance

Straw yellow with greenish reflections.

Bouquet

Mostly fruity aroma, with intense hints of strawberries and wild strawberries.

Taste

Sweet, fresh and lively, on the palate it presents strong hints of strawberries that recall the olfactory sensations.

Chemical Characteristics

Alcohol,% vol: 10%

Sugars, g / l: 80

Acidity, g / l: 5.50 - 7.00

Service Temperature

6-8 ° C

Serving

Suitable at any time of the day, it can be consumed as an aperitif and is an excellent ingredient for cocktail preparation. It goes well with sweets, dry pastries, fruit and in particular with strawberries. Thanks to its characteristic and unmistakable flavor, it evokes the joy of the party.

To Consume Preferably

Within 18 months.

Recommended Glass

Flute.

Code

V14011075