{"product_id":"spumante-metodo-classico-pas-dose-120-1-montalbera","title":"'120 + 1' Pas Dosé Metodo Classico Sparkling Wine - Montalbera","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat kind of wine is Spumante Metodo Classico Pas Dosé '120 + 1' - Montalbera\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eSpumante Metodo Classico Pas Dosé '120 + 1' - Montalbera\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most representative labels of the Montalbera estate, a winery located in the hills of Monferrato, Piedmont. This sparkling wine is made from a careful selection of white grapes and is produced using the \u003cstrong\u003eMetodo Classico\u003c\/strong\u003e, the same method used for champagne, which involves secondary fermentation in the bottle. The Pas Dosé style, meaning no sugar added after disgorgement, enhances the purity of the wine and its direct, authentic character, making it dry, fine, and of great aromatic precision.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage details\u003c\/h3\u003e\nEach edition of the Spumante Metodo Classico Pas Dosé '120 + 1' - Montalbera is the result of a careful harvest, selecting only the healthiest and ripest bunches. The grapes are hand-picked in a vintage characterized by good temperature variations between day and night, an ideal condition for preserving acidity and aromatics. The result is a balanced, fresh sparkling wine base capable of elegantly enduring a long aging process.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking and aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\nWinemaking follows the rigorous \u003cstrong\u003eMetodo Classico\u003c\/strong\u003e: after the first fermentation, the wine undergoes a second fermentation directly in the bottle. This phase is followed by a long aging on the lees for \u003cstrong\u003eover 10 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, which enriches the structure and imparts aromatic complexity. After disgorgement, no sugar is added (hence the term Pas Dosé), allowing the wine to express its most sincere and mineral nature.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eColor\u003c\/h3\u003e\nIn the glass, the \u003cstrong\u003eSpumante Metodo Classico Pas Dosé '120 + 1' - Montalbera\u003c\/strong\u003e presents a brilliant straw yellow color with golden reflections. The fineness of the perlage, continuous and persistent, highlights the care and attention in the refermentation phase.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNose\u003c\/h3\u003e\nOn the nose, it reveals a broad and complex bouquet: hints of bread crust, dry pastry, and nuances of ripe yellow fruit. After a few minutes, notes of candied citrus and light toasted nuances emerge, a legacy of the long years of contact with the yeasts.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTaste\u003c\/h3\u003e\nOn the palate, it is creamy, elegant, and persistent. The freshness of the acidity perfectly balances the structure and supports the drinkability, making it lively and refined. The dry and mineral finish is the distinctive signature of every great Pas Dosé.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairings for Spumante Metodo Classico Pas Dosé '120 + 1' - Montalbera\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThis sparkling wine pairs with great versatility with seafood dishes and delicate recipes. It is ideal:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eas a refined aperitif, accompanied by raw fish or amberjack tartare;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewith light first courses based on crustaceans or vegetables;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewith fresh or medium-aged cheeses;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewith contemporary cuisine dishes that require freshness and balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nPerfect for important toasts or to enhance an elegant dinner, it celebrates the art of time and the patience typical of the Piedmontese Metodo Classico.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage and aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to store Spumante Metodo Classico Pas Dosé '120 + 1' - Montalbera wine\u003c\/strong\u003e is simple: it should be kept in a cool place, away from direct light and temperature fluctuations, with the bottle lying down to keep the cork moist.\nThis sparkling wine expresses its best qualities in the first 2-3 years after disgorgement, when freshness and aromatics are at their peak. It can still evolve for a few years, developing more complex notes, but it is advisable to enjoy it young to appreciate its original vivacity and elegance.","brand":"Montalbera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52415312003411,"sku":"V20-M039-0-05","price":35.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/2603\/6307\/files\/spumante-metodo-classico-pas-dose-120-1-montalbera.jpg?v=1764413978","url":"https:\/\/www.astemyo.com\/en\/products\/spumante-metodo-classico-pas-dose-120-1-montalbera","provider":"Astemyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}