Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 1 to 10 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement1 yrs10 yrs12 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: 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

  • 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 Find risotto with bagoss cheese on TableJourney →
    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.

  1. 2008: First Mirabella Demetra release

Facts

Producer
Mirabella · visiting guide
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.

Tags

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