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In the glass
What it pairs with
- Oysters Zero residual sugar and long lees contact give a dry, savoury match for briny shellfish.More wines for oysters →
- Fried fish High acidity and fine bubbles cut through frying.More wines for fish →
- Aged hard cheese Dryness and texture from the lees suit salty, nutty cheese.More wines for cheese →
History
Vecchie Uve is built on Glera and local varieties from 50-year-old vines on the steep Monfumo hills. It is made by the long Martinotti method, with no filtration and no added sulphites, 22 months in stainless steel and 16 months on the lees in pressure tank, and the producer lists 6 to 8 years of ageing in bottle.
Facts
- Producer
- Bele Casel · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Glera
- Classification
- Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG
- Oak
- No oak; 22 months in stainless steel, then 16 months on the lees in pressure tank
- ABV
- 11.0%
Frequently asked about Bele Casel Asolo DOCG Vecchie Uve
What does Bele Casel Asolo DOCG Vecchie Uve taste like?
A zero-dosage Asolo Prosecco from old vines and local varieties, aged long on its lees; dry, with 4.9 atmospheres of pressure and 5.1 g/l acidity.
What food pairs with Bele Casel Asolo DOCG Vecchie Uve?
Oysters is a strong match. Other good matches include Fried fish and Aged hard cheese. Zero residual sugar and long lees contact give a dry, savoury match for briny shellfish.
What grapes are in Bele Casel Asolo DOCG Vecchie Uve?
Glera and unnamed local varieties from vines about 50 years old; the producer does not give percentages. The wine is classified as Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG.
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