In the glass
Aroma: lemon zest, green apple, chalk, fresh almond, white flowers
Palate: lemon pith, saline minerality, fine green herbs, patisserie cream
Cavalleri's Pas Dosé. 100 percent Chardonnay with no liqueur d'expedition at disgorgement, exposing the moraine-hill chalk.
What it pairs with
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Oysters in mignonette
Zero dosage and chalky minerality mirror the briny shellfish; high acidity carries the vinegar mignonette. -
Sashimi
Low alcohol and saline minerality keep the focus on raw fish; lemon pith echoes the rice vinegar. -
Aged Grana Padano
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Crystalline cheese salt mirrors the saline minerality; fresh almond echoes the rind.
History
Cavalleri's Pas Dosé statement. 100 percent Chardonnay vinified clean to expose the chalky moraine-hill terroir without dosage sugar.
- 1990 — First Pas Dosé release
Facts
- Producer
- Cavalleri
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- DOCG Franciacorta Pas Dosé
- Oak
- Stainless steel; minimum 30 months on lees in bottle; no liqueur d'expedition at disgorgement
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 26 to 38 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-7 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 1990
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Cavalleri Pas Dosé
What does Cavalleri Pas Dosé taste like?
Lemon zest, green apple, chalk, fresh almond and white flowers on the nose; lemon pith, saline minerality, fine green herbs and patisserie cream on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long, mineral finish.
What does Pas Dosé mean?
Pas Dosé (or Dosaggio Zero) means no liqueur d'expedition is added at disgorgement. Residual sugar is under 3 grams per litre, exposing the wine's natural acidity and minerality.
When should I drink Cavalleri Pas Dosé?
Drink within 0 to 7 years of disgorgement. The chalky core benefits from at least 2 years from disgorgement to harmonise with the patisserie autolysis.