Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 7 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs7 yrs9 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

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

  • 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 Find aged grana padano on TableJourney →
    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.

  1. 1990: First Pas Dosé release

Facts

Producer
Cavalleri · visiting guide
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.

Tags

chardonnay dry high acid medium body medium term mood elegant mood refreshing occasion aperitivo occasion dinner party occasion special old world pairs with aperitif pairs with oysters pairs with shellfish pairs with sushi pairs with white fish price trade up sparkling traditional vegan

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