What wine is Spumante Metodo Classico Brut 'Inganno 572' - Calatroni

The Spumante Metodo Classico Brut “Inganno 572” - Calatroni originates in the hills of Oltrepò Pavese, Lombardy, an area renowned for producing high-quality sparkling wines. Made entirely from grapes grown under a biological conversion regime, it represents a perfect balance of freshness, elegance, and territorial character.

This sparkling wine is produced using the Traditional Method, meaning secondary fermentation in the bottle, the same method used for Champagne and Franciacorta. The result is a wine with a fine and persistent perlage, ideal for both an informal toast and accompanying convivial moments with style.

Vintage details

Recent vintages of “Inganno 572” have been characterized by regular summers and balanced temperatures, allowing the grapes to ripen uniformly. The harvest, performed by hand, ensured the selection of the best bunches, preserving the aromatic purity and natural acidity, key elements for a quality Traditional Method sparkling wine.

Winemaking and aging

The winemaking of Spumante Metodo Classico Brut “Inganno 572” - Calatroni follows a meticulous process. After a primary fermentation in steel, the base wine is bottled with the addition of yeasts and sugars for the secondary fermentation. Aging on the lees, which lasts for over 24 months, imparts complexity, creaminess, and fine evolving notes to the wine. Before disgorgement (the phase where the yeasts are removed), the wine achieves a perfect harmony between fragrance and structure.

Tasting notes

A Traditional Method sparkling wine with a contemporary style, lively and full of character, where freshness and minerality blend into a balanced and pleasantly dry sip.

Colour

It appears a brilliant straw yellow with golden reflections and a fine, continuous perlage that anticipates the quality of the sip.

Nose

The bouquet is elegant and subtle, with hints of white flowers, green apple, and citrus, accompanied by light notes of bread crust and almond, typical of aging on the lees. The overall impression is harmonious and inviting.

Palate

On the palate, it expresses freshness and liveliness with a pronounced acidity that balances the creaminess of the perlage. The finish is mineral, clean, and persistent, leaving a sensation of balance and finesse that invites another sip.

Food pairings for Spumante Metodo Classico Brut 'Inganno 572' - Calatroni

“Inganno 572” is an extremely versatile wine, perfect to accompany aperitifs or an entire meal. It pairs easily with light and flavourful dishes.

• Seafood appetizers and raw fish
• Fried calamari or crispy vegetables
• Fresh and goat cheeses
• Delicate first courses such as seafood risottos

Thanks to its balance and liveliness, it is also excellent on its own, for a toast with good company.

Storage and aging: how to store Spumante Metodo Classico Brut 'Inganno 572' - Calatroni wine

To preserve the freshness and fragrance characteristics of this sparkling wine, it is advisable to store it in a cool, dark place free from vibrations, at a constant temperature between 10 and 14°C. The bottle should preferably be kept horizontally to keep the cork moist.

The Spumante Metodo Classico Brut “Inganno 572” - Calatroni expresses its aromatic qualities best when consumed young, within 2-3 years of disgorgement. However, a short period of aging can further enrich the complexity of the bouquet and the finesse of the taste.