Sparkling Wine Riserva South Tyrol Alto Adige

Metodo classico "72"

A.A. Sparkling Wine Extra Brut Riserva DOC 2018

It all began in 2018, when Cantina Merano unveiled the Brut Riserva “36” – a sparkling debut that brought new elegance and finesse to South Tyrol’s wine-making stage.

Now comes the next chapter. A creation born from time, patience, and devotion: Sparkling Wine Extra Brut Riserva DOC 2018. Its name tells a story — of 72 months resting on the lees, of slow transformation and quiet perfection. Each moment, each bubble, shaped by care and passion. The result is a sparkling wine of captivating depth: a fine, persistent mousse, refined aromas, crisp mineral freshness, and a whisper of fruit that speaks unmistakably of its Alpine home. Every sip reveals emotion and craftsmanship, the meeting of precision and soul. The Extra Brut Riserva “72” is not just a wine — it’s an experience, a moment to be savored, shared, and remembered.

A celebration of life’s most precious moments. Made to celebrate!

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Range:

Vineyard range and rare vintages

Variety:

70% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Bianco, 20% Pinot Nero

Growing Areas:

best vineyards around Merano

450-600 m

Yield:

53%

Age of vines:

25 - 30 years

Vinification:

Gentle whole-cluster pressing with natural sedimentation. First fermentation in stainless steel tanks and tonneaux, ageing on fine lees for 8 months, tirage in May 2019, disgorgement after 72 months of bottle ageing, available for sale from November 2025.

Wine & Food:

Perfect as aperitif, for light appetizers and fish dishes. Should not be missing at any festivity.

Tasting notes from our winemaker:

APPEARANCE: greenish-yellow with golden shimmer
ON THE PALATE: taste of bread crust, with a light yeast note and touches of pine-apples, green apples and vanilla. Fruity and fine aged, with a crisp acidity and a fine-grained perlage. Harmonious, with an irresistibly endless finish.

Wine storage:

Store bottles lying down, in a dark place at a maximum temperature of 15°C.
Humidity: ideally between 50–70%.
Odour-free cellar, as foreign odours can affect the wine.

Analysis and nutritional values – vintage 2018:

ABV: 12,5 %
TOTAL ACIDITY: 6,11 g/l
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 1,9 g/l

E in 100 ml: 322kj/ 77kcal

Serving temperature:

5 - 6°C

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