Lamborghini V12 Vino Spumante

Lamborghini V12 Vino Spumante is a very dry sparkling wine blended from Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay, with Chardonnay in the lead and base wines from selected vintages. The grapes come from the province of Treviso, and the bubbles are made in tank over 3 to 4 months. Expect straw colour, a fine steady bead, an intense yet delicate nose and a clean, harmonious finish. Serve it chilled with smoked lobster or as an aperitif. 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, now run by his daughter Patrizia.

The vineyards

Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay from Sylvoz-trained vines in the province of Treviso, picked between 25 August and 5 September. Yields are 11,000 kg of grapes per hectare.

How it's made

The grapes are gently pressed and fermented at controlled temperature with selected yeasts. The second fermentation runs 3 to 4 months in tank by the Martinotti-Charmat method, followed by 4 to 6 months of ageing. It finishes with 6.00 g/l residual sugar and 6.00 g/l total acidity.

How it tastes

Straw yellow with a fine, persistent bead. The nose is intense yet delicate. The palate is very dry and harmonious.

How to serve it

Serve at 6 to 8°C as an aperitif or with smoked lobster.