La Dolce Vita in a Bottle – truly seductive. I can see this being a big hit at weddings, and at Christmas lunches on a hot day . From the foothills of the Dolomites in northern Italy.
91 pts - Barry Weinman (Fine Wine Club)A blend of chardonnay, Müller-Thurgau and pinot noir, made in the Charmat method where the secondary fermentation occurs in large stainless steel pressure containers prior to bottling. Here, the aim is for freshness., with at least four bottlings per year to ensure that the stock is always fresh. As with NV champagne, the aim is to produce a consistent style from batch to batch and year to year. But there is also a fair bit of work done to the base wine in terms of battonage to build texture in the wine to add complexity and differentiate it from Prosecco. The wine is quite neutral, but with gentle floral notes, a little green apple, and a touch of textural grip. This is fresh and lively and, whilst not complicated, is a delightful drink. Nicely judged dosage (only 8gm/l) adds to the balance and mouthfeel and there is decent length, supported by a touch of phenolics.
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