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.
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
- 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