The 2017 BRUT Gran Cuvee XXI Secolo M.C. by D'ARAPR`I is a white sparkling wine from Puglia, a region rich in winemaking tradition in southern Italy. It is made from grapes hand-picked in crates with careful selection in the vineyard, cultivated on clay-limestone soils on a slight slope in the areas of San Biase, Cotinone, and San Matteo, facing south and south-west at an altitude of 80-100 metres above sea level. Vintage: 2017 Alcohol content: 12.5 Winery: Spalliera Harvest/Vintage: Manual in crates with selection in the vineyard. Organoleptic notes: Bright yellow colour with golden reflections and fine bubbles. On the nose, it is highly elegant and balanced, with aromas of tobacco, honey, apricots, and citrus notes. On the palate, it is broad and pleasantly creamy with great liveliness and acidity that best supports the structure of the wine. Soil: Clay-limestone, on a slight slope. Vineyard: Contrada San Biase, Contrada Cotinone, and Contrada San Matteo. Exposure and altitude: south, south-west, 80-100 m a.s.l. Yield per hectare: 100/120 q.li/Ha A wine with a refined character and balanced structure, ideal for accompanying moments of conviviality and attentive tastings. The 2017 BRUT Gran Cuvee XXI Secolo M.C. is suitable to be enjoyed both as an aperitif and paired with delicate dishes, inviting one to discover its complexity and freshness in every sip.