In the glass
Aroma: lemon zest, yellow apple, chalk, fresh almond, brioche
Palate: lemon pith, saline minerality, patisserie cream, fine green herbs
Ricci Curbastro's Dosaggio Zero, named after Gualberto Ricci Curbastro. Thirty-six months on lees and no dosage expose the chalky terroir.
What it pairs with
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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 Pecorino Romano
Sharp sheep's-milk salt mirrors the wine's saline minerality; fresh almond echoes the cheese rind.
History
Gualberto is Ricci Curbastro's Dosaggio Zero flagship, named after Gualberto Ricci Curbastro, who modernised the family cellar in the 20th century.
- 2002 — First Gualberto Dosaggio Zero vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Ricci Curbastro
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (70%), Pinot Nero (30%)
- Classification
- DOCG Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero
- Oak
- Stainless steel; minimum 36 months on lees in bottle; no liqueur d'expedition at disgorgement
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 28 to 42 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-10 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 2002
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Ricci Curbastro Gualberto Dosaggio Zero
What does Gualberto Dosaggio Zero taste like?
Lemon zest, yellow apple, chalk, fresh almond and brioche on the nose; lemon pith, saline minerality, patisserie cream and fine green herbs on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long, mineral finish from 36 months on lees.
Who was Gualberto?
Gualberto Ricci Curbastro was a family member who modernised the cellar in the 20th century. The cuvée bears his name as a tribute and anchors the cellar's Dosaggio Zero tier.
When should I drink Gualberto?
Drink from release to 10 years from disgorgement. The chalky core and patisserie autolysis deepen between 4 and 8 years from disgorgement.