# Casa Perini Espumante Natural Rosé Brut Charmat (NV)

- **Producer:** Casa Perini
- **Colour:** rosé
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay, Gamay, Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Serra Gaúcha, Brazil
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 11.8%
- **Average price:** €10
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 6–8 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, cherry, strawberry, redcurrant

## About this wine

Vinícola Casa Perini traces its origins to 1929 when Italian immigrant descendant João Perini began crafting artisanal wines in Farroupilha's Vale Trentino in Serra Gaúcha, Brazil. Formally established in 1970 by his son Benildo Perini, the estate has grown into one of Brazil's leading sparkling wine producers, becoming a pioneer in full vine-to-bottle traceability in 2010. The inclusion of Gamay alongside Pinot Noir and Chardonnay gives this sparkling wine its distinct regional character within southern Brazil.

## Interesting facts

- Combines Gamay with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to deliver vibrant red fruit aromas.
- Casa Perini introduced Brazil's first full vine-to-bottle traceability system in 2010.
- Awarded Gold Medals at Effervescents du Monde in France and Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.

## Food pairing

The lively acidity and fine effervescence effectively slice through rich, oily fish like salmon and roasted pork, while beautifully complementing sweet-and-sour glazes. Fresh berry aromatics enhance light proteins without overwhelming them.

## Wine making process

Crafted using the Charmat method, whole grape clusters are hand-selected and directly pressed for gentle color and flavor extraction. Primary fermentation occurs with selected yeasts in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 16°C. Secondary fermentation takes place in pressure autoclaves for 75 days to develop fine perlage, followed by 45 days of bottle rest prior to commercial release.