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"COL DI LUNA," ROSE' DI VALMONTE, NV
Azienda Agricola Bellenda

“Pretty pink color with an attractive salmon hue; pours up with a white froth that settles back to a lasting bubble stream. Fresh, delicate berry scent adds a distant, elusive fresh-herb note. On the palate it's crisp and dry, good creamy texture on the palate, fresh red berries and an attractive, subtle earthy character”
Robin Garr's 30 Second Wine Advisor

On the hills surrounding Conegliano, about 50 miles north of Venice, lies the beautiful estate of Bellenda. In 1987, Sergio Cosmo started this winery which is located in the very heart of the prosecco producing region while also completely replacing the vine varieties on land he already owned.  The Cosmo family also re-designed the layout of the vineyard, planting 80% of the grapes now used for Prosecco and other sparkling wines with the rest used for still wines. Today, the family business is run by Umberto and Luigi Cosmo, who have a passion for making wine which marries tradition and innovation for the production of truly outstanding wines.

Tasting notes: The late harvested Raboso is an "old local variety" grape from the Veneto region, mostly grown near Treviso on the flatlands on the east side of the Piave River.  It is characteristically very tannic and highly acidic, the perfect quality for making bubbly wine,  and the dark red skin produces the pink color. The Pinot Nero then adds the elegant aromas to this fine sparkling wine. 		Region: Veneto
Classification:  Italian Pink Sparkling
Area of Production: Piave
Grape Variety: 85% Raboso, 15% Pinot Nero
Soil: Sandy rich in calcium
Average Age of Vines: 10 to 20 years
Spacing of Plants: 1m x 3 m
Trellising System: Cordone Speronato
Production per Acre: 5.8 tons
Vinification Technique: Metodo Charmat
Maturation: None
Total Acidity: 6.5 g/l
Sugar Content: 14 g/l
PH: 3.2
Alcohol: 11.5%
Total Cases Produced: 1,666