{"product_id":"la-scolca-blanc-de-blancs-riserva-2012","title":"La Scolca Blanc de Blanc Brut Reserve 2012","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLa Scolca Blanc de Blanc Brut Riserva 2012: elegance from Gavi using the Classic Method\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Scolca Blanc de Blanc Brut Riserva 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Italian sparkling wine with a strong personality, crafted by a winery that symbolizes the Gavi territory. Made from \u003cstrong\u003eCortese\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes and produced using the \u003cstrong\u003eClassic Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, it stylishly and refinedly interprets the Piemontese whites' vocation for freshness, precision, and aromatic finesse. The Brut version highlights a dry, clear, and harmonious profile, ideal for those seeking an elegant yet versatile wine at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTerritory and wine style\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from the \u003cstrong\u003eDOCG Gavi\u003c\/strong\u003e area, historically linked to Cortese and capable of producing wines with a clear, savory, and well-recognizable character. In this context, a Blanc de Blancs Riserva is born, designed to unite immediacy and depth, with fine bubbles and a rigorous structure. The long aging in the Classic Method contributes to giving complexity and continuity to the sip, without altering the freshness of the grape variety and the territorial identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it presents itself bright, with light hues and brilliant reflections. The perlage is fine and continuous, a sign of a well-crafted and measured style. On the nose, citrus and fruity aromas emerge, with hints of grapefruit, mandarin, and more evolved notes reminiscent of honey, brioche, bread, and yeast. On the palate, it is dry, tense, and smooth, with good savoriness and a pleasant acidic touch that supports the sip. The structure is balanced, the finish is clean, and the aftertaste leaves a fresh and inviting sensation, consistent with an elegant Classic Method.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Scolca Blanc de Blanc Brut Riserva 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e easily accompanies many moments of the meal. It pairs excellently with seafood appetizers, raw fish, tartare, oysters, and shellfish, but also expresses well with delicate fried foods, seasonal vegetables, and fresh cheeses. Its freshness makes it suitable for Mediterranean dishes and light preparations based on white meats, always maintaining a good balance between liveliness and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo best appreciate \u003cstrong\u003eLa Scolca Blanc de Blanc Brut Riserva 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e, the ideal serving temperature is between \u003cstrong\u003e6 and 8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e. It does not require decanting, but it can benefit from a few minutes in the glass to gradually reveal the aromas and complexity typical of the Classic Method.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a compelling choice for those looking to buy wine online, focusing on a refined, dry, and credible sparkling wine, an expression of an authoritative territory and a recognizable winery. \u003cstrong\u003eLa Scolca Blanc de Blanc Brut Riserva 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e combines drinkability, identity, and versatility, making it perfect for an important aperitif, a fish dinner, or a special occasion where the wine needs to be elegant and memorable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Scolca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56832484802946,"sku":"ea86bfd3c6","price":72.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8033\/1394\/files\/ae136325d7b3fdb7c9221cdd31be1015.jpg?v=1779236938","url":"https:\/\/italianwineselection.com\/en\/products\/la-scolca-blanc-de-blancs-reserve-2012","provider":"Italian Wine Selection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}