{"product_id":"spumante-metodo-classico-dosaggio-zero-vertical-2009-casa-caterina","title":"Spumante Metodo Classico Zero Dosage 'Vertical' 2009 - Casa Caterina","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat kind of wine is Spumante Metodo Classico Dosaggio Zero 'Vertical' 2009 - Casa Caterina\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpumante Metodo Classico Dosaggio Zero 'Vertical' 2009 - Casa Caterina\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent wine made entirely from \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e, sourced from the hills of \u003cstrong\u003eFranciacorta\u003c\/strong\u003e, an area renowned for producing great sparkling wines. As the name suggests, this sparkling wine is produced using the \u003cem\u003eMetodo Classico\u003c\/em\u003e (the same method used for Champagne), which involves a second fermentation in the bottle and long contact with the lees. The result is a wine with a strong character, elegant and deep, with no added sugar (zero dosage), capable of best expressing the purity of the terroir and the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2009 vintage was characterized by excellent climatic regularity, with a warm but not excessive summer and a balanced harvest, which allowed the grapes to reach full aromatic maturity. Good temperature excursions between day and night helped preserve the freshness and complexity of the aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking and aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMetodo Classico\u003c\/strong\u003e involves a first fermentation in steel, followed by a second fermentation directly in the bottle, where the wine slowly matures in contact with its lees. For \u003cstrong\u003e'Vertical' 2009\u003c\/strong\u003e, this aging extends for \u003cstrong\u003e120 months on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e (ten years), before disgorgement. The absence of sugar dosage (Dosaggio Zero) allows the wine to express a dry and authentic profile, highlighting the minerality and finesse of Casa Caterina's Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spumante Metodo Classico Dosaggio Zero 'Vertical' 2009 - Casa Caterina is a wine that impresses with its precision and balance. Here are its main characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eColor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt presents an \u003cstrong\u003eintense golden yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e, traversed by luminous reflections and a fine and persistent perlage that testifies to its long permanence on the lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, it is complex and refined: it releases sensations of candied citrus, dried fruit, and notes of bread crust, typical of long aging. Subtle mineral nuances and hints of honey and spices also emerge, enriching its aromatic profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTaste\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it reveals a \u003cstrong\u003evibrant freshness and elegant acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e that perfectly balance the creamy structure. The sip is dry, vibrant, and persistent, with a mineral and slightly savory finish that invites another taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat dishes to pair with Spumante Metodo Classico Dosaggio Zero 'Vertical' 2009 - Casa Caterina\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to its decisive and dry character, this sparkling wine lends itself to accompanying various dining moments. It is ideal as an aperitif but performs best throughout the meal, especially with refined fish or white meat dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw seafood and tuna tartare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled shellfish and seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicate risottos, perhaps with scampi or saffron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged or hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso perfect for toasting a special occasion or surprising a lover of unconventional sparkling wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage and aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who want to know \u003cstrong\u003ehow to store Spumante Metodo Classico Dosaggio Zero 'Vertical' 2009 - Casa Caterina\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is advisable to keep the bottles in a cool, dark place with a constant temperature, ideally around 12 °C. Although it is a long-aged sparkling wine, this cuvée is best enjoyed within 2-3 years after disgorgement, thus preserving its lively freshness and aromatic tension that make it unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Caterina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52415309971795,"sku":"V20-C037-2009-05","price":100.32,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/2603\/6307\/files\/spumante-metodo-classico-dosaggio-zero-vertical-2009-casa-caterina.jpg?v=1764413935","url":"https:\/\/www.astemyo.com\/en\/products\/spumante-metodo-classico-dosaggio-zero-vertical-2009-casa-caterina","provider":"Astemyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}