Lamborghini Metodo Classico 'The Legend'

Lamborghini Metodo Classico 'The Legend' is an Italian sparkling wine made from Pinot Noir by the traditional method, with its second fermentation in the bottle. It rests 24 months on the lees, which gives a fine, steady bead. The nose is intense and fragrant, and the palate is very fresh with a lasting finish. Pour it as a gift-worthy aperitif or with a roasted fennel, sausage and goat cheese pizza. Delivered across Ontario.

The producer

Tenuta Lamborghini is the wine estate near Panicale in Umbria that the carmaker Ferruccio Lamborghini chose for his later years. His daughter Patrizia has run it since the 1990s, with oenologist Riccardo Cotarella directing the winemaking.

The vineyards

Pinot Noir from spurred cordon vines planted at 3,800 per hectare, cropped at 5,000 kg of grapes per hectare. The bunches are picked by hand after careful selection.

How it's made

Made by the traditional method, using only 45% of the juice as free run. It ages 24 months on the lees and finishes with 6.50 g/l residual sugar and 6.20 g/l total acidity.

How it tastes

A fine, persistent bead rises through the glass. The nose is intense and fragrant. The palate is very fresh and lingers pleasantly.

How to serve it

Serve at 6 to 8°C. Try it with a roasted fennel, sausage and goat cheese pizza.