Colli Piacentini DOC Ortrugo Spumante Brut from Torre Fornello was born in the green hills of Ziano Piacentino. This remote corner of Italy, renowned for its ancient winemaking tradition, enjoys a very special microclimate, ideal for growing vines. Here, in fact, the grapes ripen under generous sunshine and enjoy cool breezes coming down from the hills. These conditions are simply ideal for preserving the freshness of the fruit. Ortrugo, for the uninitiated, is an indigenous grape variety of Emilia Romagna. Once used mainly in blends, today it is finally the protagonist of a real rediscovery. In this sparkling wine, Ortrugo is combined with a touch of Sauvignon, just 3%, just enough, however, to add intriguing aromatic nuances and contribute to the overall balance of the wine. Vinification takes place using the Martinotti method, also known as the Charmat method, with a second re-fermentation in an autoclave. This method, particularly suitable for the production of fresh and lively sparkling wines, allows all the varietal characteristics of Ortrugo to be preserved intact. In the glass, it has a beautiful bright straw yellow colour, with delicate greenish reflections that reveal its youthful freshness. On the nose, it is elegant, fine and floral, with distinct notes of pink grapefruit. In the mouth, it is pleasantly dry, with a balanced structure and a light almondy aftertaste. Perfect as an aperitif, this Ortrugo Spumante Brut is ideal with salami and cheeses typical of the Emilian tradition, but also with soups and fish soups.