Ten wines to face the change of season

Bubbles have always been associated with conviviality and the celebration of great occasions. Inevitable to
toast the new year or to celebrate an important milestone, it is the effervescence of the perlage that makes
these wines so much loved, as lively as the spirit that surrounds this kind of event. Although it can be said
that the bubble looks good on a little bit of everything and is suitable for every moment, it must be pointed
out that there are actually many bubbles and they are all different from each other. The best known is
certainly the one obtained with the Champenoise method which, precisely in the French region of the same
name, gives life to the famous bubble obtained from Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and Pinot Meunier. On Italian
soil, however, alternatives are not lacking and with the same method, which we take the name of Classic
Method, we obtain wines whose name changes according to the production area. Trento Doc in TrentinoAlto Adige, Franciacorta and Oltrepò Pavese in Lombardy, Alta Langa in Piedmont and so on. The vines used
are the French classics, but there are exceptions, with Spumanti Metodo Classico which today are obtained
from the most unusual vines and with unusual aging methods. Here is our selection.
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva ‘Cantico della Figura’ 2018
Andrea Felici
Area: Marche;
Grapes: 100% Verdicchio;
Color: Golden yellow;
Alcohol Content: 13.5%;
Nose: Yellow peach, chalky notes, thyme and broom;
On the palate: Fresh and savory, rounded off by a nice softness;
A pairing dish: Brodetto Marche;
We recommend it: For a lunch on the beach, when the sun is shining but it’s not hot yet.
Pecorino ‘Giulia Erminia’ 2019
Fiorano
Area: Marche;
Grapes: 100% Pecorino;
Color: Straw yellow;
Alcoholic Content: 14%;
On the nose: Peach, orange blossom, flint;
On the palate: structured, soft, savory, with a nice underlying freshness;
A pairing dish: Rabbit in porchetta;
We recommend it: For a dinner with friends, perfect to accompany good food and good company.
Chardonnay ‘Cuvée Bois’ 2019
Les Cretes
Area: Aosta Valley;
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay;
Color: Straw yellow with golden reflections;
Alcoholic Content: 14.5%;
On the nose: Pineapple, mimosa, nutmeg;
On the palate: Sapid, soft, persistent;
A pairing dish: Valdostana cutlet;
We recommend it: To sweep away the melancholy caused by the spring rain.
Classic Method Sparkling Wine Pas Dosé “120 + 1®”
Montalbera
Area: Monferrato, Piedmont;
Grapes: 100% Pinot Nero;
Color: Straw yellow with golden reflections;
Alcoholic Content: 12%;
On the nose: Bread crust, toasted hazelnuts;
On the palate: Fresh, with a nice savory vein;
A pairing dish: The classic Piedmontese appetizers;
We recommend it: To toast a special occasion with friends.
Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo ‘Piè delle Vigne’ 2019
Cataldi Madonna
Area: Abruzzo;
Grapes: 100% Montepulciano;
Color: Cherry pink;
Alcoholic Content: 14%;
On the nose: currant, citrus, almond;
On the palate: Fresh and juicy;
A pairing dish: Spaghetti omelette;
We recommend it: For an outdoor picnic after a nice hike.
Trentodoc “Piancastello” Brut Rosé Riserva 2016
Endrizzi
Area: Trento, Trentino – Alto Adige;
Grapes: 60% Pinot Nero, 40% Chardonnay;
Color: Pale pink;
Alcohol content: 12.5%;
On the nose: Rose, red fruits and bread crust;
On the palate: Fresh and creamy;
A pairing dish: Risotto with blueberries and speck;
We recommend it: For an aperitif at sunset, watching the mountains turn pink.
Rosso di Toscana IGT ‘Sorpasso’ 2009
Fortulla
Area: Tuscan coast, Tuscany;
Grapes 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot;
Color: Ruby red;
Alcohol Content: 14.5%;
On the nose: Cherry, cedar, Mediterranean scrub;
On the palate: Structured, intense and tannic;
A pairing dish: Fiorentina;
We recommend it: To indulge in a cuddle on the last winter evenings.
Morellino di Scansano Riserva ‘Madrechiesa’ 2018
Terenzi
Area: Maremma, Tuscany;
Grapes: 100% Sangiovese;
Color: Ruby red with garnet reflections;
Alcoholic Content: 14%;
On the nose: Blackberry, blood orange peel, Mediterranean scrub;
On the palate: Velvet tannins, fresh, savory, subtle and elegant;
A pairing dish: Caciucco alla livornese;
We recommend it: When it’s gray and windy outside and you need to cheer up the spirit.
Valtellina Superiore Sassella ‘Stella Retica’ 2017
Ar.Pe.Pe.
Area: Valtellina, Lombardy;
Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo;
Color: Ruby red with garnet reflections;
Alcohol content: 13.5%;
On the nose: Rose, berries, licorice,
On the palate: Tannic, fresh and elegant;
A pairing dish: Polenta and jugged venison;
We recommend it: To restore yourself on the coldest evenings.
Taurasi ‘Vigna Macchia dei Goti’ 2017
Antonio Caggiano
Area: Irpinia, Campania;
Grapes: 100% Aglianico;
Color: Ruby red;
Gradation
and Alcoholic: 14.5%;
On the nose: Berries, black pepper, licorice;
On the palate: Full, round and tannic;
A pairing dish: Meatballs with sauce;
We recommend it: To combat illness and bad mood.