“Zero” Metodo Classico Alta Langa Riserva DOCG 2017 pas dosé

Enrico Serafino | Piedmont
Azienda Vitivinicola Enrico Serafino | Corso Asti 5 | IT 12043 Canale

05070517 · 0,75 l · 61,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

There are wines that make history. Enrico Serafino's Zero is one of them: when the 2004 vintage was launched on the market in 2011, it was the first Pas Dosé in the history of the Alta Langa DOCG – a pioneering achievement that was to shape the self-image of an entire denomination. Three years later, Gambero Rosso named Zero the best Italian sparkling wine of the year. No coincidence, but the logical consequence of an uncompromising philosophy. Zero – the name says it all. Zero grams of dosage, no liqueur d'expédition, no concession to favour. What remains is the pure terroir of the Alta Langa: 100% Pinot Nero from altitudes of over 400 metres, where calcareous soils and alpine influences give the wine its mineral tension. After manual harvesting and whole bunch pressing under nitrogen, the must ferments at a controlled temperature in stainless steel. The wine is aged on the lees for at least 60 months – five years, during which time unfolds its magic. The late sboccatura marks the final act before release.

Pale straw yellow colour with a fine, persistent perlage. The nose opens wide and complex: red fruits and plums, spicy notes, then the characteristic bread crust from the long yeast ageing. The Zero reveals its character on the palate – dry, mineral, with remarkable depth and length. A wine that hides nothing and shows everything. The pure essence of the Alta Langa, unadorned. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow with delicate copper-gold reflections. Grapey at the beginning, then unroasted hazelnuts, some pear, banana and pink flowers on the nose. On the palate with elegant fruit melting, savoury, on yellow peach with well-integrated perlage, creamy final, on fine nougat, fine persistence, long." Falstaff

"Powerful and mineral, with a fine chalkiness on the mousse that softens the effect of the delicious acidity of this white wine. With notes of freshly cut apple, Marcona almond, white cherry and dried herbs." Wine Spectator

"The Alta Langa Zero 2017 is as fresh as a breath of mountain air. White smoke and stone dust give way to crushed green apples and a hint of pine slices. The palate is edgy and mineral, while a silky wave of fine bubbles provides balance and crisp fruit trees add a distinct savouriness on the inside. It finishes with admirable length yet remarkable freshness, leaving a savoury finish that caresses the tongue. This is an intense experience, to say the least, one that keeps the taster coming back for more." Vinous

"Green apple and lemon zest/oil dominate the aromatic profile and show a mineral character. On the palate, the wine is lean and savoury and goes perfectly with oysters and other seafood." Wine Enthusiast

"Another refined blend dominated by Pinot Noir, taut, crystalline and intense. Notes of lime, sage and apricot with menthol notes on the nose. Great acidity on the palate, with a return of menthol and fruity notes. Beautiful finish." Luca Gardini