{"product_id":"j-hofstatter-trento-michei-823-brut-2018","title":"J. Hofstatter Trento Michei 823 Brut 2018","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Trento Michei 823 Brut sparkling wine is a white produced using the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e by Hofstatter. Made from Pinot Noir grapes, this brut stands out for its refined style and distinctly dry flavour profile. The extended ageing on the lees imparts structure and complexity, evident in its \u003cstrong\u003eelegant and persistent perlage\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it reveals lively notes of white-fleshed fruit and citrus, harmoniously intertwined with hints of \u003cstrong\u003efresh bread\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a clean and balanced finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sparkling wine hails from Trentino Alto Adige, in the heart of the Trento area. The Pinot Noir grapes are grown at Maso Michei, nestled in a truly \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-altitude Alpine setting\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vineyards, cultivated at \u003cstrong\u003e850 metres above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e, represent a crucial environmental factor, imparting great freshness and defining the wine’s taut profile. This pronounced mountain character encourages slow and ideal ripening, faithfully reflecting the \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic character\u003c\/strong\u003e of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are hand-harvested in \u003cstrong\u003emid-September\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by gentle pressing. The must is clarified to remove cloudy particles before fermentation at a controlled temperature. The following spring, selected yeasts are added to the base wine to initiate the \u003cstrong\u003esecond fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e in the bottle, as required by the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e. After the prise de mousse, the brut undergoes a patient \u003cstrong\u003e60-month maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e on fine lees, thus developing its full structural and aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn amidst the enchanting Alpine landscapes of Trentino, this prestigious sparkling wine embodies the pioneering spirit of the Hofstätter family, active since 1907. Made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes harvested at an altitude of 850 metres, this excellent \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e expresses all the vigour of the mountains. The meticulous secondary fermentation and patient ageing for \u003cstrong\u003e60 months on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e give it an elegant and persistent perlage. The result is an exceptional \u003cstrong\u003eTrento DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e brut with great structure, featuring notes of citrus, white fruit and bread crust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hofstatter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44514966470827,"sku":"50787","price":426.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/j-hofstatter-trento-michei-823-brut-2018_50787_1_13b12d81-123d-4042-b280-f123090c7648.webp?v=1773731422","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-hk\/products\/j-hofstatter-trento-michei-823-brut-2018","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}