Sandro de Bruno Durello Metodo Classico Monti Lessini 36 Months Zero Dosage Sparkling Wine

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With a persistent perlage, a bright gold color lights up the glass as complex exotic fruits and citrus aromas burst forth. Tasting, it is a dry wine with a delicate balance of acidity and sapidity keep you sipping and enjoying until the last drop.

The volcanic soil of the Sandro de Bruno vineyards lend well to this ancient, yet up and coming grape known as Durella. With a thick skin rich in polyphenols, they expertly craft this grape in a sparkling wine using a classic Champagne method. A zero dosage, for 36 months the wine rests on the lees before dégorgement and it then rests again.

It is markedly less intense than its 60 month aged and 100 month aged counterparts, creating a great entry point to the durello grape. You can try all three of these wines for yourself in the Durello Flight Set!

Tastes Like: Limes and Green Apples

Farming & Winemaking Highlights: Sustainable Winery | Volcanic Soil | Bottle Fermented | Champagne Style

Fun Facts: - “Linear and polished” is how Kerin O’Keefe in this Wine Enthusiast review describes this 95 point wine.

With a persistent perlage, a bright gold color lights up the glass as complex exotic fruits and citrus aromas burst forth. Tasting, it is a dry wine with a delicate balance of acidity and sapidity keep you sipping and enjoying until the last drop.

The volcanic soil of the Sandro de Bruno vineyards lend well to this ancient, yet up and coming grape known as Durella. With a thick skin rich in polyphenols, they expertly craft this grape in a sparkling wine using a classic Champagne method. A zero dosage, for 36 months the wine rests on the lees before dégorgement and it then rests again.

It is markedly less intense than its 60 month aged and 100 month aged counterparts, creating a great entry point to the durello grape. You can try all three of these wines for yourself in the Durello Flight Set!

Tastes Like: Limes and Green Apples

Farming & Winemaking Highlights: Sustainable Winery | Volcanic Soil | Bottle Fermented | Champagne Style

Fun Facts: - “Linear and polished” is how Kerin O’Keefe in this Wine Enthusiast review describes this 95 point wine.

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Wine Stats

Ratings:
* Wine Enthusiast: 95 Points

Type of Wine: White, Zero Dosage, Sparkling
Grape Varieties: Durella | Pinot Bianco
Appellation: Lessini Durello DOC
Vintage: 2016
Alcohol % by Vol: 12.5%
Residual Sugars: 1.1 g/l
Some pairings to try: Asparagus Risotto, Fried Zucchini Flowers

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About the Producer

Sandro de Bruno is located in the area of Soave near to Verona, Italy. Blending technology with tradition to create organic and sustainable wines, their pride lies in their champagne method Durella wines.

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Winemaker Sandro checking on his Durella grapes.