La Perlina
Veneto, Emilia-Romagna - Italy
The Winery
In the quaint village of Vò, at the heart of the Veneto’s Colli Euganei growing region, lies Terre Gaie, home of La Perlina. To drive to the estate is to cross flat land for miles, and then to come - rather unexpectedly - upon hills of arresting size. It is the only area, in fact, with any real altitude within striking distance of Venice. Estates here are well known for their expressive, fragrant white wines and without a doubt they make some of the best Moscato in all of Europe. With their higher elevation and cool, northern clime, Terre Gaie produces Moscato with spectacular aromatics and real depth. La Perlina, for example, is sweet on the mid-palate, but has a delightful, crisp finish and never cloys.
While also a nod to the wine’s perlage (delicate, small bubbles), the name La Perlina refers more directly to the estate’s historic relationship with the sea. Just thirty minutes from the blue Adriatic, the Colli Euganei region benefits from constant breezes and a largely maritime climate. Moreover, some 35 million years ago, at a time when the planet was much warmer, the entire region lay underwater. When the earth cooled and the seas receded, rich, calcareous soils were left behind and, today, they help lend the wines their pronounced aromatics and balanced, acidic structure.
- Enologist
- Salvatore Lovo
- Grapes Grown by Winery
- Moscato Giallo, Glera, Pinot Noir
- Vineyard Size
- 105.0 ha
- Winemaker
- Salvatore Lovo
- Winemaker Biography
- Moscato comes in many shapes and forms, and few producers have mastered it like Salvatore Lovo. His hallmarks are intense aromas, sweet mid-palates, and crisp, refreshing finishes that surprise and delight!
- Winemaker Generation
- 2nd
Moscato 375-al Veneto IGT
With soft, pearl-like bubbles, La Perlina, or “Little Pearl,” draws its inspiration from the azure Adriatic Sea near Venice. Grown at a higher altitude than most other whites in the region, it has a natural poise and plenty of zippy character. Sweet and peachy on the mid-palate, then delightfully crisp and clean on the finish. It’s a smile in a bottle.
- Color
- Pale yellow, with delicate perlage
- Nose
- Ripe citrus and stone fruit
- Palate
- Sweet on the mid-palate, then crisp and clean
- Finish
- Surprisingly crisp and mouth-watering
- Vineyard Location
- Colli Euganei DOC, Veneto
- Vineyard Size
- 17 ha
- Varietals List
- 100% Moscato
- Farming Practices
- Sustainably farmed with no use of herbicides; grapes picked by hand; vegan
- Elevation
- 150 m
- Soils
- Clay and volcanic rock
- Maturation Summary
- In Steel for 3-6 months and Bottled for 2 months
- In Steel
- 3-6 months
- Alcohol
- 8.0 %
- Acidity
- 6 g/liter
- Residual Sugar
- 118 g/liter
- Annual Production
- 300,000 bottles
Moscato Veneto IGT
With soft, pearl-like bubbles, La Perlina, or “Little Pearl,” draws its inspiration from the azure Adriatic Sea near Venice. Grown at a higher altitude than most other whites in the region, it has a natural poise and plenty of zippy character. Sweet and peachy on the mid-palate, then delightfully crisp and clean on the finish. It’s a smile in a bottle.
- Color
- Pale yellow, with delicate perlage
- Nose
- Ripe citrus and stone fruit
- Palate
- Sweet on the mid-palate, but crisp and clean on the finish
- Finish
- Surprisingly crisp and mouth-watering
- Vineyard Location
- Colli Euganei DOC, Veneto
- Vineyard Size
- 17 ha
- Varietals List
- 100% Moscato
- Farming Practices
- Sustainably farmed with no use of herbicides; grapes picked by hand; vegan
- Elevation
- 150 m
- Soils
- Clay and volcanic rock
- Maturation Summary
- In Steel for 3-6 months and Bottled for 2 months
- In Steel
- 3-6 months
- Alcohol
- 8.0 %
- Acidity
- 6 g/liter
- Residual Sugar
- 118 g/liter
- Annual Production
- 300,000 bottles
Rose 375-al Sparkling
Crafted in windswept hills near Venice and the Adriatic Sea, La Perlina rosé offers a refreshing blend of ripe red fruit and complex minerality. Soft, delicate bubbles make it the perfect aperitivo, or stylish beverage on the go. Ideal whether you’re headed to the beach, or just want to accent the evening with a single glass!
- Color
- Soft pink
- Nose
- Fruity and complex, with hints of wild strawberry, pear, raspberry and lavender
- Palate
- Fresh and well-balanced, with a pleasant, mineral-flecked finish
- Finish
- Clean and crisp
- Vineyard Location
- Colli Euganei DOC, Veneto
- Vineyard Size
- 90 ha
- Varietals List
-
70% Chardonnay
20% Pinot Noir
10% Merlot - Farming Practices
- Sustainably farmed with no use of herbicides; grapes picked by hand; vegan
- Elevation
- 250 m
- Soils
- River stone and clay
- Maturation Summary
- In Steel for 3 months and Bottled for months
- In Steel
- 3 months
- Alcohol
- 12.0 %
- Acidity
- 6 g/liter
- Residual Sugar
- 13 g/liter
- Annual Production
- 90 bottles
Pinot Grigio 375-dell’Emilia IGT
From the verdant hills of central Italy comes this mouthwatering companion to La Perlina's crowd-pleasing Moscato and sparkling rose. Unoaked, with warm citrus and a pleasing minerality, this classic, Pinot Grigio is juicy, elegant, and balanced - the perfect companion to a cheese and charcuterie plate, picnic on the go, or trip to the beach.
- Color
- Straw yellow with honeydew highligts
- Nose
- Fresh pear and green apple with a hints of lime zest and sea salt
- Palate
- Clean and elegant, with balanced, warm citrus
- Finish
- Refreshing, with hints of stone and fresh herbs
- Vineyard Location
- Emilia-Romagna
- Varietals List
- 100% Pinot Grigio
- Farming Practices
- Sustainably farmed with no use of herbicides; vegan
- Elevation
- 120-150 m
- Soils
- Clay argilloso
- Maturation Summary
- In Steel for 3 months
- In Steel
- 3 months
- Alcohol
- 12.0 %