Description
SPUMANTE BRUT Salento IGP – Sanchirico: A Metodo Charmat (Tank Method) sparkling wine made from 100% Chardonnay grapes that brings the freshness of bubbles to Salento. Produced in Salice Salentino, this Brut Sparkling Wine ages for a full 9 months in autoclaves, ensuring fine bubbles and a perfect yeast integration. It has a fragrant and delicately fruity profile with tropical notes, ideal for the Salento aperitif.
Why choose it on SalentoWineShop
- ✅ Pure Chardonnay for a fresh and fruity sparkling wine
- ✅ Long Charmat Method (9 months) for finesse and persistence
- ✅ Fragrant bouquet with tropical notes
- ✅ Perfect for aperitifs or pairing with seafood dishes
Technical Sheet
| Name: | SPUMANTE BRUT Salento IGP |
| Denomination: | IGP Salento / IGP Puglia |
| Producer: | Agricola Sanchirico |
| Region: | Puglia |
| Production Area: | Salice Salentino |
| Grape Variety: | Chardonnay 100% |
| Vintage: | 2022 (Reference) |
| Alcohol Content: | 12% Vol. |
| Size: | 0,75 cl. |
| Type: | Sparkling Wine Brut (Charmat Method) |
| Vineyard: | Chardonnay grapes from estate-owned lands in the **Salice Salentino** area. |
| Winemaking and Aging: | Harvest in August. Soft pressing. Fermentation at controlled T° for 15 days. Second fermentation in **50 hl autoclaves for 9 months** (Long Charmat Method). 1 month rest in bottle. |
Story and Longevity
This Sparkling Brut is proof of Agricola Sanchirico’s ability to produce high-quality bubbles using the long Charmat Method, which allows the yeasts to work for a full 9 months, lending greater complexity and finer bubbles. It is a wine **ideal for consumption within 1-2 years of release**, a period during which its freshness and fruity aromas are at their peak.
Organoleptic Profile
Color: **Bright straw yellow**, with lively **greenish reflections**. Fine and persistent perlage.
Nose: **Very fragrant**, **delicately fruity**, with pleasant light notes of **tropical fruits**.
Palate: **Fresh, harmonious**, and extremely pleasant. Finishes with a **delicately fruity** note that encourages the next sip.
Food Pairings
Ideal with: **Aperitifs and finger foods**, **seafood appetizers (raw seafood)**, **sushi and sashimi**, **light fish-based pasta dishes**, and **fried seafood platters (fritto misto)**.
Serving Temperature: 6-8° C
Awards and Recognition
*A fresh and persistent sparkling Brut, an emblem of Salento bubbles.*
Order the SPUMANTE BRUT Salento IGP to celebrate with an elegant and fresh sparkling wine.






