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Metodo Classico from Podere Forte, in Val d'Orcia: Sangiovese re-fermented in bottle, 24 months on lees, fine bubbles for aperitif and fish. Reserve: price of €658.80 with no appellation or distinction cited.
Sangiovese in Val d'Orcia, bottle refermentation and 24 months on lees: a real Tuscan anchor, but no specific appellation named.
No award or guide mentioned; producer Podere Forte named, with no distinction attested in the sources.
€658.80 for a sparkling wine with no appellation or distinction cited: a high price for what is described, despite the struck-through price.
Pairings with antipasti, fish and aperitifs, profile of yeast, bread crust and white fruits, serving at 6-8 °C: a precise and versatile whole.
Podere Forte named and located in Val d'Orcia, bottle refermentation and minimum 24 months on lees specified; organic not mentioned.
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Comment on noteThe wine
Let me guide you toward a sparkling discovery, a well-kept secret in the heart of Tuscany. This Metodo Classico Ada from Podere Forte is not just a wine, it is an invitation to refinement, a bubble of authenticity that reveals the unsuspected richness of Val d'Orcia.
Nestled in the rolling landscapes of Val d'Orcia, the Podere Forte estate cultivates its vines with particular care, drawing on the fertility of this renowned Tuscan land. It is here that this spumante is born, from a rigorous selection of grape varieties, including Sangiovese, transformed with artistry to offer a unique expression of its terroir.
This sparkling wine is the fruit of meticulous vinification, following the traditional method of refermentation in the bottle. It has patiently aged for a minimum of 24 months on the lees, a prolonged refinement that allows it to develop a remarkable aromatic complexity. To the eye, you will be charmed by its delicately golden color, sprinkled with brilliant highlights. On the nose, you will perceive notes of yeast and bread crust, interwoven with touches of white fruits. On the palate, the fine and vigorous bubbles caress the palate, offering a structure balanced by a fresh acidity and a pleasant persistence. It leaves a sensation of cleanliness and freshness that inevitably invites another glass.
This Metodo Classico Ada is a marvel as an aperitif, but its versatility does not stop there. I warmly recommend it with light antipasti, where it will enhance the flavors without masking them. It also pairs wonderfully with fish and seafood dishes, bringing a touch of liveliness and elegance to every bite. It is the perfect wine to celebrate a special moment or simply to treat yourself to an instant of pure pleasure, a bubble of Tuscany in your glass.