2018 Metodo Classico Brut

Venturini Baldini

This cuvée provides a fascinating glimpse into Reggio Emilia’s terroir by using Champagne as a foil. Not a corner has been cut: organic farming, hand harvest, the gentlest pressing, and at least 30 months of secondary fermentation in the bottle on the lees. By utilizing the Champenois method and the Champenois varieties, we’ve controlled for a number of variables in order to reveal by contrast the interest of the Apennine foothills. The result must be tasted to be understood. It is surprisingly more angular and mineral driven than one would expect from a warmer region, perhaps owing to the terrific drainage and excellent elevation and Southern aspect of the vineyards. It draws out a long story with a lot of characters over the course of a bottle, really enjoying the air, blossoming further as it comes up to ~10º. For anyone passionate about fine sparkling, this is an awesome and fascinating experience.