Contra-Jogo

The vines grow on clayey soil; the vineyard covers 3 hectares and is around 30 years old. The grapes are harvested by hand in 20-kg crates. The base wine matures for nine months on the fine lees, with bâtonnage carried out twice a month until the end of December. It then undergoes bottle fermentation with added yeasts and the sparkling wine matures for a further year in the bottle. It is dry, light and fresh, with lively acidity, a fine creamy mousse and aromas of lemon and aniseed.