Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 8 years from vintage.
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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
What it pairs with
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Aperitivo with cured meats
A classic sparkling opener. -
Shellfish
Fine bubbles and mineral limestone character suit oysters or shrimp. -
Risotto with truffle
Traditional-method sparkling can match earthy, rich dishes.
History
Decugnano dei Barbi's Brut Metodo Classico reflects the mineral limestone terroir of the Orvieto hills, aged 42 months on lees.
Facts
- Producer
- Decugnano dei Barbi · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay, Pinot Nero
- Classification
- Metodo Classico di Qualita
- Oak
- 42 months on lees
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR27-34 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 years from vintage
Frequently asked about Brut Metodo Classico
What does Brut Metodo Classico taste like?
Decugnano dei Barbi's single-vintage Metodo Classico, Chardonnay and Pinot Nero aged 42 months on lees for a fine, persistent perlage.
When should I drink Brut Metodo Classico?
The producer's own ageing regime points to a drinking window of 3-8 years from vintage. Decant younger vintages for 30 to 60 minutes before serving.
What food pairs with Brut Metodo Classico?
Best with Aperitivo with cured meats and Shellfish and Risotto with truffle.