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: green apple, lemon zest, chalk, fresh almond, white flowers

Palate: green apple, lemon pith, saline minerality, fine green herbs

Monte Rossa's Dosaggio Zero. Chardonnay-led with no liqueur d'expedition at disgorgement, exposing the moraine-hill chalk.

What it pairs with

  • Oysters mignonette
    Zero dosage and chalky minerality mirror the briny shellfish; high acidity carries the vinegar mignonette.
  • Insalata di mare
    Mixed cold seafood salad finds a foil in the wine's saline finish; high acidity carries the lemon dressing.
  • Sushi nigiri
    Low alcohol and chalky finish keep the focus on raw fish; saline minerality echoes the rice vinegar.

History

Coupe Non Dosato is Monte Rossa's zero-dosage statement. Vinified clean in stainless steel for transparency to the moraine terroir.

  1. 2012: First Coupe Non Dosato release

Facts

Producer
Monte Rossa · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (80%), Pinot Nero (20%)
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero
Oak
Stainless steel; minimum 30 months on lees in bottle; no liqueur d'expedition at disgorgement
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 28 to 42 at retail
Drinking window
0-7 from disgorgement
First vintage
2012
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Monte Rossa Coupe Non Dosato

What does Monte Rossa Coupe Non Dosato taste like?

Green apple, lemon zest, chalk, fresh almond and white flowers on the nose; green apple, lemon pith, saline minerality and fine green herbs on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long, mineral finish.

What does Non Dosato mean?

Non Dosato (or Dosaggio Zero in DOCG terms) 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 Coupe Non Dosato?

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 pinot nero price trade up sparkling traditional vegan

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