Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 10 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 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: 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

  • 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.

  1. 2002: First Gualberto Dosaggio Zero vintage

Facts

Producer
Ricci Curbastro · visiting guide
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.

Tags

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