Finding a Prosecco producer with a Liberty Wines profile – control of grapes, a quality ethos, one of the best producers in the zone and a wine that offers value for money – had proven almost impossible. So, we eventually concluded that the best solution was to make our own. Ca' Morlin is a Prosecco that is clean, fresh, approachable and, above all, affordable.
We have been making wines together with Conegliano-born Andrea Morlin since 1994. This relationship allows us full control of grape quality, from tending the vines to picking at optimal ripeness, resulting in classic, excellent value wines that exemplify the region. The Frizzante has a lovely definition and aromatic lift. The Spumante hails from the Asolo DOCG sub-region, where vineyards are planted on steep slopes and managed by hand. The cooler climate of this area offers a surprisingly persistent, defined Prosecco. The Prosecco Rosé is a blend of Glera and Pinot Nero, which undergoes longer lees contact, giving a richer and perfumed wine.
Glera grapes for this Prosecco are grown on 4 hectares of vineyards in the area of Montello and Colli Asolani, near the town of Treviso. The vines are trained with double Guyot system. The vineyards are planted on the gentle hilly slopes on well-draining clay soils.
This wine was made using the Charmat method. The grapes were picked late to allow the development of concentrated flavours. Once at the winery, the grapes were cool fermented in temperature controlled stainless-steel tanks until 10% ABV was reached. The wine was then moved on to pressurised temperature controlled stainless steel tanks and an addition of yeast and sugar started a second fermentation under pressure for 30 days. The CO2 generated by this second fermentation dissolved in the wine making it sparkling. The wine undergoes sterile bottling through micro-filtration under pressure to preserve the right level of dissolved CO2. The wine is "frizzante" or “lightly sparkling” as the pressure in the bottle is between one and 2,5 bars.
This wine is sealed under stelvin to protect against random oxidation and cork taint. It is fresh, soft, scented and grapey, with delicious lightness and good length.
