Local Wine Tasting Experience in Verona City Center
Discover four wines from Verona & Veneto region with local pairings in a wine bar located in the city center. A sommelier will provide insights in a fine tasting experience.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: lemon verbena, apple blossom, chalk, subtle pear
Palate: crisp citrus, mineral, light cream, dry finish
Costalunga is Bele Casel's single-vineyard Brut from the Costalunga slope within the Asolo DOCG zone. The steep south-facing aspect and altitude produce a more concentrated and mineral brut than the entry-level Extra Dry.
What it pairs with
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Grilled turbot with lemon butter
Mineral acidity and clean fruit accent the delicate butter-and-lemon sauce. -
Spring pea and mint soup
The wine's fresh herb notes echo the mint in the soup while acidity lifts the sweetness of peas.
How to serve Bele Casel Costalunga Asolo Prosecco Superiore Brut
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled turbot with lemon butter, Spring pea and mint soup. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Costalunga is named for a specific slope within the Asolo hills where Bele Casel cultivates a separate selection of Glera for this higher-quality Brut. The name means 'long slope' in the local dialect, referencing the extended terraced vineyards of the Asolo zone.
- 2006: Bele Casel introduces Costalunga as a single-slope premium Brut Asolo DOCG.
Facts
- Producer
- Bele Casel · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Glera
- Classification
- Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG
- Oak
- No oak; Charmat method
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- EUR 16-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2006
Frequently asked about Bele Casel Costalunga Asolo Prosecco Superiore Brut
What does Bele Casel Costalunga Asolo Prosecco Superiore Brut taste like?
On the nose, lemon verbena, apple blossom, chalk, subtle pear. On the palate, crisp citrus, mineral, light cream, dry finish. Structurally light-bodied, high acidity with a clean and mineral finish. Costalunga is Bele Casel's single-vineyard Brut from the Costalunga slope within the Asolo DOCG zone. The steep south-facing aspect and altitude produce a more concentrated and mineral brut than the entry-level Extra Dry.
When should I drink Bele Casel Costalunga Asolo Prosecco Superiore Brut?
Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Bele Casel Costalunga Asolo Prosecco Superiore Brut?
Grilled turbot with lemon butter is the canonical pairing; Spring pea and mint soup is the other strong match. Mineral acidity and clean fruit accent the delicate butter-and-lemon sauce.
What grapes are in Bele Casel Costalunga Asolo Prosecco Superiore Brut?
The blend is Glera. The wine is classified as Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG.
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