RUGGERI Brut di Pinot Nero Rosé VS, Ruggeri NV Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Nero Food Matching Note: A great way to start the meal, either by itself or with canapees. Divine with tuna sashimi or swordfish steaks with a mango & papaya salsa, will also compliment spicy Eastern dishes. Tasting Note: Cherry red with salmon pink highlights and a finely textured, consistent mousse. The nose is fresh, fragrant and inviting, offering light red fruit aromas and hints of biscuity yeast. On the palate the wine is medium bodied and dry, but posessed of a ripe cranberry fruit intensity that balances the bubbles and the crisp finish beautifully. 'Funky' Tasting Note: Medium bodied and dry, with ripe cranberry fruit intensity that balances the bubbles and the crisp finish beautifully. Grape: Made with Pinot Nero, Italian for Pinot Noir of Champagne fame. Location: The Prosecco area is North of Venice, just where the mountains begin. Flavour: Fresh and light with delcious red fruit intensity. USP: The perfect lighter alternative to rosé Champagne. Combined: Fresh and light with delicious red fruit intensity. The perfect lighter alternative to rosé Champagne. Vinification Note: The Pinot Nero grapes are sourced from the higher altitude vineyard areas of Valdobbiadene where they benefit from the cooling influence of the mountain winds and the temperature drop overnight. Hand picked, then destemmed and crushed at the winery, the juice begins fermentation in contact with the skins and is then removed after a few hours, leaving it lightly infused with the blush colour. The second fermentation takes place in sealed steel tanks at a controlled pressure and temperature, increasing the length of time taken to achieve the sparkle which creates a higher quality finished wine. There is no oak used in the making of this wine. Find this wine at www.winestore.co.uk Price: £16.15 (Including VAT at 20%)