Rivara Vintage Sparkling Selection
Rivara Vintage Sparkling Selection — A Reserve-series brut sparkling wine from the Vintage Collection. Bright, light-to-medium-bodied and made by traditional bottle fermentation, it shows green apple and citrus freshness balanced by toasted brioche complexity from extended lees contact.
- Blend & grapes: Reserve blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (primary grape noted as Pinot Noir).
- Style: Brut (dry); light to medium-bodied sparkling wine.
- Tasting profile: Green apple, citrus, toasted brioche with hints of red apple and strawberry.
- Production: Méthode Traditionnelle (traditional bottle fermentation) with extended lees contact for texture.
- Food pairing & ABV: Matches smoked salmon and roast chicken; Alcohol 12.9% ABV.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | group |
| Name | Rivara Vintage Sparkling Selection |
| Wine Type | Sparkling Wine |
| Collection Line | Vintage Collection |
| Vintage Year | 2019 (product details); producer Reserve description references 2021 blend |
| Grape Variety | Pinot Noir; Reserve blend also includes Chardonnay |
| Style | Brut (dry), Light to medium-bodied |
| Tasting Notes | Green apple, citrus, toasted brioche, red apple, strawberry, brioche |
| Production | Méthode Traditionnelle (traditional bottle fermentation) |
| Lees / Bottle Aging | 12 months on lees (noted); 24 months bottle aged (details provided) |
| Alcohol (ABV) | 12.9% |
| Sweetness Level | Brut |
| Food Pairing | Smoked salmon, roast chicken |
| Notes | Reserve description references a 2021 blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir while product details list 2019 vintage. Bottle and lees aging durations are both noted; consult producer for definitive production specifics. |
