In the glass
Aroma: citrus zest, fresh bread, almond, saline
Palate: citrus, fine bubble, creamy lees, long mineral close
Pas Dosé Franciacorta from organic Mirabella. Long-lees zero-dosage cuvée named for Demetra, goddess of the harvest.
What it pairs with
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Fresh oysters
Saline shellfish and zero-dosage Franciacorta lock together. -
Sashimi platter
Raw fish and lean Pas Dosé share marine register. -
Risotto with Bagoss cheese
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Creamy Brescian rice and zero-dosage Pas Dosé share fine texture. -
Lardo di Colonnata crostini
Salty cured fat and lean Pas Dosé cut through richness.
History
Pas Dosé Franciacorta from organic Mirabella. Long-lees zero-dosage cuvée named for Demetra, goddess of the harvest.
- 2008 — First Mirabella Demetra release
Facts
- Producer
- Mirabella
- Grapes
- Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Nero
- Classification
- DOCG Franciacorta
- Oak
- Traditional method, minimum 36 months on lees, zero dosage
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 28 to 40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-10 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 2008
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Mirabella Demetra Pas Dosé
What does Mirabella Demetra taste like?
Citrus zest, fresh bread, almond and saline on the nose; citrus, fine bubble, creamy lees and a long mineral close on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Mirabella Demetra?
Drink 1 to 10 years from disgorgement. Zero-dosage long-lees Pas Dosé rewards short cellar age.
Is Mirabella Demetra vegan?
Yes. Mirabella uses vegan fining.
What food pairs with Mirabella Demetra?
Fresh oysters is the canonical pairing. Sashimi platter, risotto with Bagoss cheese, and lardo di Colonnata crostini are equally strong.
Why is it called Demetra?
Named for Demetra, Greek goddess of the harvest, marking Mirabella's zero-dosage flagship cuvée.