Spumante Pas Dosé Metodo Classico "1742" Blasi

Blasi's Metodo Classico Pas Dosé '1742' sparkling wine is named after the year the historic winery was built and is still used for ageing today. Bino, the company's founding father, purchased it when he became passionate about the world of wine. The grapes, a blend of Chardonnay and Trebbiano Spoletino, are sourced from the Petrella and Villa Pace vineyards. These vineyards are located in the lowest-altitude areas of all the other plots, at an elevation between 200 and 250 metres above sea level, and enjoy a southern exposure. They are managed using the spurred cordon training system. Harvesting takes place during the first 10 days of August to ensure adequate acidity and the correct alcohol content for the Metodo Classico. The grapes are pressed gently. The first fermentation takes place at a low temperature of between 14 and 16°C using selected yeasts in steel tanks for around 15 days to maintain the freshness and aroma of the grapes. After ageing in steel for at least three months, the wine is bottled according to the Metodo Classico principles, with the addition of yeasts and sugar for the second fermentation. The wine is then aged in bottles on wooden pupitres in the underground tunnel of the cellar for at least 30 months.
After disgorgement, the wine rests in the bottle for a further two months before being released for sale. The result is a brilliant, straw-yellow wine with a fine, persistent perlage. It has aromas of ripe yellow fruit, citrus, acacia flowers and delicate bread crust. The wine is fresh and savoury on the palate, enhancing the pleasure of every sip, and it pairs beautifully with fish dishes, showcasing its gastronomic versatility.