San Silvestro Asti
Cantine San Silvestro is located in the territory of the Commune of Novello. It mainly produces the leading Piemontese DOC and DOCG red wines, with a storage capacity in a controlled microclimate of around 400,000 bottles with a total surface area of over 5,000 square metres. The grapes vinified by Cantine San Silvestro are mostly grown in the Langhe, and from vineyards to be found in the Roero and the Monferrato regions. Today, San Silvestro represents the continuation of a project begun by Giovanni Sartirano, and carried forward through four generations. Over the years the firm - run today by cousins Paolo and Guido Sartirano - has gradually expanded beyond the local market, and now the production of "Cantine San Silvestro" is sold throughout Italy and abroad.
Vinification
Soft pressing of the grapes;slow fermentation insealed stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature.. This lasts until the balance between alcohol (7%) and the residual sugars (3-5%) reach the correct level. Wine is made sparkling following the Charmat method.
Viticulture
trellis
Tasting Note
Fresh, fragrant and delicately sweet with a fine mousse.
Everyday Serving Suggestion
Chilled with desserts and gateaux. An ideal finish to any meal
Country / Region / Appellation
IT / Piedmont / Asti Spumante DOCG
Winemaker
Paolo Sartirano
Additional Resources:
http://www.sansilvestrovini.com