DE BORTOLI dB Sparkling Brut
Non vintage

APPEARANCE:Pale straw in colour.

PALATE:A very refreshing, easy drinking sparkling style wine, finishing clean with a delicate, creamy mouthfeel and a crisp acid finish.

GRAPES:Pinot Noir Chardonnay

REGION:Riverina

CELLARING:Best enjoyed now and over the next two years.

FOOD ACCOMPANIMENTS:Best enjoyed as an aperitif.

VINEYARD:dB Selection varietal wines are made at the De Bortoli Bilbul Winery where more than 75 years ago Vittorio De Bortoli established the family company, crushing 15 tonnes of Shiraz in his first vintage. Carefully selected fruit is harvested at optimum maturity to produce wines with true varietal expression and regional character.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS:Alcohol: 11.0%
Titratable Acidity: 6.0g/l pH: 3.25

As De Bortoli has established itself over centuries as Australia's largest family owned winery, the passion is evident. Third generation winemaker Darren De Bortoli and his brother-in-law Steve Webber, 2007 Winemaker of the Year Gourmet Traveller Wine 2007 oversee the winemaking team. The tight knit group produce award winners from vintage to vintage, representing the finest from diverse Australian wine growing regions.