Monticino Rosso Blanc de Blanc 36 Pas Dose 2020 is an Italian traditional-method sparkling wine made entirely from Albana grapes on the hills around Imola in Emilia-Romagna. This vintage bottling offers a dry, energetic expression of the local white variety, with fine bubbles and the depth that comes from patient maturation on the lees. 🍾🇮🇹
The 2020 wine was refermented in the bottle by the Metodo Classico process and the Blanc de Blanc 36 release spent 36 months on its lees. The back label records disgorgement in July 2024. Pas Dosé means that no sugar dosage was added after disgorgement, allowing the grape, acidity and savory notes from the traditional method to stand clearly in the glass. It is a sparkling wine with character for a meal as well as a celebratory aperitif.
Expect a bright straw-gold color and a persistent stream of delicate bubbles. Aromas of peach, apricot and a touch of mango meet white flowers and the inviting scent of fresh bread crust. On the palate, Monticino Rosso Blanc de Blanc 36 Pas Dose 2020 is crisp, structured and very dry, with lively acidity, a creamy fine mousse and a long, clean finish. These tasting impressions describe the style of this cuvée; the fruit and bread notes may vary slightly with serving temperature and glassware. 🥂
Serve at about 8–10°C in a white-wine glass to let its aroma develop. Its freshness works especially well with oysters, prawns, grilled fish, seafood risotto, sushi and fresh cheeses; it can also cut through a creamy pizza topping. Choose Monticino Rosso Blanc de Blanc 36 Pas Dose 2020 when you want a distinctive dry Italian sparkling wine built around Albana and long lees aging.
📋 Key Details
- 🍾 Wine: quality white sparkling wine, Blanc de Blanc
- 🏷️ Producer: Fattoria Monticino Rosso
- 🌍 Origin: hills near Imola, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- 🍇 Grape: 100% Albana
- 📅 Vintage: 2020 (Millesimato)
- 🥂 Style: Pas Dosé, very dry, no added dosage
- ⚙️ Method: Metodo Classico, second fermentation in the bottle
- ⏳ Lees aging: 36 months for the Blanc de Blanc 36 release
- 📦 Disgorged: July 2024, according to the back label
- 🎨 Appearance: straw-gold with fine, persistent bubbles
- 👃 Aroma: peach, apricot, floral notes and bread crust
- 👅 Taste: fresh acidity, fine mousse and a long dry finish
- 🍽️ Pairing: seafood, fish, sushi, risotto and fresh cheese
- 🌡️ Serving: approximately 8–10°C
- 🍾 Closure: sparkling-wine cork beneath foil
- 📏 Bottle: 750 ml; alcohol: 12.5% vol
