Cantina della Volta Christian Bellei Spumante Metodo Classico Brut 2017

Cantina della Volta Christian Bellei Spumante Metodo Classico Millesimato Brut 2017 is a refined expression of Lambrusco di Sorbara crafted in the traditional Champagne method. This vintage-dated sparkling wine shows just how elegant, mineral and precise Lambrusco can be when treated with patience and care. It’s a serious, gastronomic bubbly that still retains the joyful freshness for which Emilia-Romagna is so loved.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, this 2017 Metodo Classico presents a delicate, pale salmon to soft rosé hue with a fine, persistent mousse and elegant bead. The nose is lifted and complex, offering red currant, wild strawberry and pomegranate, layered with citrus zest, white flowers, fresh bread crust and a subtle mineral note. On the palate, it is dry and brisk, with vibrant acidity that keeps the wine razor-sharp and refreshing. Expect crunchy red berry fruit, blood orange and pink grapefruit, alongside hints of almond, chalk and brioche from the extended lees aging. The texture is creamy yet taut, finishing long, saline and mouthwatering. This vintage Brut is drinking beautifully now but has the structure and acidity to evolve for several more years in bottle, gaining more biscuity, nutty complexity with time.

Production
Sourced from selected Lambrusco di Sorbara vineyards in Emilia-Romagna, this wine reflects a cool, alluvial terroir with sandy and clay-rich soils that favor finesse over power. Grapes are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness to preserve acidity and aromatic delicacy, then gently pressed to obtain the purest free-run juice. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel to lock in freshness, followed by a secondary fermentation in bottle according to the Metodo Classico. The wine rests sur lie for an extended period, allowing autolysis to build texture and complexity before riddling and disgorgement, after which a carefully judged Brut dosage fine-tunes balance and precision.

Food & Serving
This Lambrusco di Sorbara Metodo Classico is an excellent food partner, pairing beautifully with cured meats (especially Prosciutto di Parma), carpaccio, crudo and shellfish, as well as light antipasti, sushi, fried seafood, and delicate pasta dishes. It also shines alongside soft cheeses and savory tarts. Serve well chilled at about 8–10°C to emphasize its freshness and finesse. A brief 10–15 minutes in the glass or in a decanter for sparkling wines can help it open aromatically, but extended decanting is not necessary; enjoy it gradually as it unfolds in the glass.

Producer
Cantina della Volta is the project of Christian Bellei, a visionary winemaker widely credited with redefining what Lambrusco can be. Based in Bomporto, in the heart of Emilia-Romagna, the estate has become a reference point for Metodo Classico sparkling wines made from Lambrusco di Sorbara, elevating a traditionally rustic variety into the realm of fine, ageworthy bubbles. Drawing on both regional heritage and Champagne-inspired techniques, Bellei’s wines are celebrated for their precision, purity and gastronomic versatility, helping to put Modenese sparkling wines firmly on the map among sommeliers and enthusiasts around the world.

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