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 Tenuta Villa Crespia in the Muratori group at Adro. Zero-dosage 100 percent Chardonnay traditional-method sparkling.

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 Tenuta Villa Crespia. The Muratori-group Numerozero zero-dosage cuvée at Adro.

  1. 2005 — First Villa Crespia Numerozero release

Facts

Producer
Tenuta Villa Crespia
Grapes
Chardonnay (100%)
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta
Oak
Traditional method, minimum 30 months on lees, zero dosage
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 22 to 32 at retail
Drinking window
1-8 from disgorgement
First vintage
2005
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Villa Crespia Numerozero Pas Dosé

What does Villa Crespia Numerozero 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 Villa Crespia Numerozero?

Drink 1 to 8 years from disgorgement. Zero-dosage Pas Dosé rewards short cellar age.

Is Villa Crespia Numerozero vegan?

Yes. The cellar uses vegan fining.

What food pairs with Villa Crespia Numerozero?

Fresh oysters is the canonical pairing. Sashimi platter, risotto with Bagoss cheese, and lardo di Colonnata crostini are equally strong.

What grapes are in Villa Crespia Numerozero?

100 percent Chardonnay, the cellar's Numerozero zero-dosage flagship.

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