Technical notes

The three grape varieties come from vineyards which are specifically cultivated for sparkling wine and which are sited on hillsides at mid- highaltitude. Grapes are refrigerated overnight (Chardonnay and Pinot Nero only) and then undergo delicate pressing to obtain a premium quality must for careful, closely monitored vinification. Each variety is fermented separately in steel at a controlled temperature of 14-16°C and then rest on the lees for a number of months. The different wines are then blended and liqueur de tirage is added. The wine is bottled and stored horizontally for secondary fermentation in the modern cellar at 11-12°C, followed by resting on the lees for a minimum of 38 months. No liqueur d’expédition is added during disgorgement but the bottles are topped up with wine from other bottles to create a product free from added sugars.

Tasting notes

In the glass, the wine is straw in colour with golden hues. Its intense bubbles are very fine and long-lasting. On the nose, there is a succession of diverse scents, starting off with notes of citrus and white-fleshed fruits, before revealing different herbal aromas (mint) and hints of the forest (ferns, resin) and before finishing with touches of spice (ginger, cardamom). Decidedly fresh and lively on the palate, the entire dynamic taste experience is savoury throughout and carried along by an extraordinarily fine and allencompassing effervescence. Enticingly pure aromatic finish with hints of spice and dried fruits. The wine’s tangible viscosity softly counterbalances the absence of sugars.

Awards and Accolades

	Bibenda 4 Grappoli – Pas Dosé Alto Adige 2016
	Vinum - Weinguide Deutschland 2022 90 Points - Pas Dosé Alto Adige DOC 2016
	Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2021 Gold Medal - Pas Dosé Alto Adige 2015
	Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2021 Best in Class - Pas Dosé Alto Adige 2015
	Falstaff 92 Points - Pas Dosé Alto Adige 2016
	Decanter 91 Points - Pas Dosé Alto Adige 2017 91 Points - Pas Dosé Alto Adige 2016
	James Suckling 91 Points - Pas Dosé Alto Adige 2017 93 Points - Pas Dosé Alto Adige 2016 91 Points - Pas Dosé Alto Adige 2015
	Luca Gardini 93 Points - Pas Dosé Alto Adige 2015
	WineHunter Award Award Rosso - Pas Dosé Alto Adige 2016 Award Rosso - Pas Dosé Alto Adige 2015
	Vini buoni d'Italia 4 Stars - Pas Dosé Alto Adige 2016 4 Stars - Pas Dosé Alto Adige 2015
	La Guida Vini Vitae - AIS 4 Viti - Pas Dosé Alto Adige 2015