Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 12 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement2 yrs12 yrs14 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

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: yellow apple, lemon zest, chalk, fresh almond, brioche

Palate: lemon curd, patisserie cream, saline minerality, fine green herbs

La Montina's Pas Dosé Baiana, named for the cellar's location on Via Baiana at Monticelli Brusati. Chardonnay-led with 48 months on lees and no dosage.

What it pairs with

  • Oysters 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 Parmigiano 36 months Find aged parmigiano 36 months on TableJourney →
    Crystalline cheese salt mirrors the saline minerality; toasted almond echoes the rind.

History

Baiana is La Montina's Pas Dosé Millesimato, named for Via Baiana at Monticelli Brusati. Sits at the top of the cellar's range alongside the Satèn.

  1. 2002: First Baiana Pas Dosé release

Facts

Producer
La Montina · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (80%), Pinot Nero (20%)
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta Millesimato Pas Dosé
Oak
Vinified partly in oak; minimum 48 months on lees in bottle; no liqueur d'expedition at disgorgement
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 28 to 42 at retail
Drinking window
2-12 from disgorgement
First vintage
2002
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about La Montina Baiana Pas Dosé

What does La Montina Baiana taste like?

Yellow apple, lemon zest, chalk, fresh almond and brioche on the nose; lemon curd, patisserie cream, saline minerality and fine green herbs on the palate. Full-bodied with high acidity and a long, mineral finish from 48 months on lees.

Why is it called Baiana?

Baiana refers to Via Baiana at Monticelli Brusati, where La Montina has its cellar and underground caves. The name anchors the wine to its specific Franciacorta address.

When should I drink Baiana?

Drink between 2 and 12 years from disgorgement. The chalky core and patisserie autolysis deepen between 4 and 8 years from disgorgement.

Tags

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