Cesarini Sforza Aquila Reale Riserva 2012

Trento DOC

Since 1734 in Maso Sette Fontane are cultivated grapes of the highest quality. Here Chardonnay, while admiring the Brenta Dolomites, reaches unique characteristics, with a balance and a personality that few vineyards can obtain: structure and elegance, power and finesse. Characteristics capable of being fully emphasized through a long and patient process, the one of Metodo Classico, where details and nuances take on great importance.

The combination of the cultivation site, the suitability of the vine and the experience and expertise of the winemakers – three generations of the same family – make the final result unique. From this terroir comes Aquila Reale, the Cru of Cesarini Sforza.

Vine

100% Chardonnay
Production Area

Maso Sette Fontane, Adige Valley,
Trentino
Exposure and altitude

West; 500 m ASL
Soil

Full of debris, slightly calcareous, not very deep, loamy, sandy, well-drained
Training system

Simple Trentino pergola
Organic vineyard
Planting density

4.500 vines/ha
Vinification process

The grapes are harvested by hand into small containers in the first ten days of September, then pressed whole. Only 50% of the must is selected for the Riserva Aquila Reale and rests in the cellar in small French oak containers. During this period, a large part of the wine carries out the malolactic fermentation. The cuvée is made in late spring, which will rest until the summer awaiting the tirage. It is then the turn of the passing days, months and years to carry out that evolutionary miracle of fragrances, aromas and sensations, which along with a respectful disgorging and another 6 months in bottles before being put on the market, will be exalted in the glass.
Analysis

Alcohol
12,5 % vol

Acidity
6,83 g/l

Sugars
1,8 g/l
Organoleptic features

The straw yellow color with golden hues reflects the freshness and the long life of this vintage. To the nose the sweetness of aromas recalls candied fruit, notes of small pastries confectionery with a slightly citrus fruit.

At disgorgement, the topping off is done only with a small quantity of quantity of liqueur d’éxpedition to respect the typicality of the territory from which the grapes come from. The excellent structure and persistence supported by a pleasing acidity give the sparkling wine great personality and elegance. Power is supported by great finesse and elegance.

Awards

Guida Vini de L'Espresso 2024 - 94+ PTS

Vintage 2012
Berliner Wine Trophy 2023 | Winter Tasting - Gold

Vintage 2012
Guida Oro I Vini di Veronelli 2023 - Tre Stelle (91 PTS)

Vintage 2012
Sparkle 2023 - 5 Sfere

Vintage 2012
Falstaff Sparkling Special 2022 - 91 PTS

Vintage 2012
WOW The Italian Wine Competition 2022 - Oro WOW! + Miglior Trentodoc

Vintage 2012
Guida ViniBuoni d'Italia 2023 - 3 Stelle

Vintage 2012
Guida Bibenda 2023 - 5 Grappoli

Vintage 2012
Tom Stevenson Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2022 - Silver

Vintage 2012
24° Onav Verona Sparkling Wine Festival 2022 - 94 PTS

Vintage 2012
Guida Essenziale ai Vini d'Italia by Doctorwine 2023 - Faccino (95 PTS)

Vintage 2012
The WineHunter Award 2022 - Rosso

Vintage 2012
Luca Maroni Annuario 2023 - 91 PTS

Vintage 2012
The WineHunter Award 2022 - Oro

Vintage 2011
Sparkle 2022 - 5 Sfere

Vintage 2011
Guida Bibenda 2022 - 5 Grappoli

Vintage 2011
Guida Doctor Wine 2022 - 96 PTS + Faccino

Vintage 2011
Tom Stevenson Champagne & Sparkling W.W. Championship 2021 - Silver

Vintage 2011
Wow! The Italian Wine Competition | Civiltà del bere 2011

Vintage 2011
23° Onav Verona Sparkling Wine Festival 2021 - 98 PTS

Vintage 2011
Sparkle 2021 - 5 Sfere

Vintage 2010
Guida Bibenda 2021 - 5 Grappoli

Vintage 2010
Gambero Rosso Guida ai Vini d'Italia 2021 - 3 Bicchieri

Vintage 2010
Guida Doctor Wine 2021 - 95 PTS + Faccino

Vintage 2010
Vini Buoni d'Italia 2021 - 4 stelle

Vintage 2010