{"product_id":"nicola-gatta-blanc-de-blancs-nature","title":"Nicola Gatta Blanc de Blancs Nature","description":"\u003cp\u003eNicola Gatta Blanc de Blancs Nature is a pure-expression Chardonnay from the limestone hills of Lombardy, crafted as a precise, mineral-driven sparkling wine. Aged an impressive 50 months on its lees, with zero dosage and no added sulfites, it offers a strikingly authentic snapshot of terroir. This non-vintage cuvée reflects Gatta’s philosophy of letting the land speak, even in challenging years when fruit is more restrained and structure and minerality take center stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this Blanc de Blancs Nature shows a luminous straw-yellow color with fine, persistent bubbles that form a delicate mousse. The extended lees aging adds a subtle golden hue and a silky visual texture. On the nose, it opens with chalky minerality and crushed stone, followed by notes of green apple, lemon zest, and crisp pear, layered with hints of toasted brioche, hazelnut, and a gentle floral lift.\n\nThe palate is taut, linear, and intensely mineral, with vibrant acidity driving flavors of citrus, green orchard fruit, and saline chalk. The long lees aging brings depth and creaminess, balancing the wine’s razor-sharp structure with a refined, almost sculpted mouthfeel. The finish is long, dry, and mouthwatering, marked by flinty notes and a lingering impression of citrus peel and brioche. Thanks to its structure, acidity, and no-dosage style, this wine has excellent aging potential over the next 5–8 years, developing more complexity, nuttiness, and tertiary nuances while retaining its backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine is sourced from Nicola Gatta’s limestone-rich hills in Lombardy, an area whose calcareous soils and cooler exposures are ideal for high-quality sparkling Chardonnay. The terroir imparts a pronounced mineral edge and strong structural backbone, allowing the wine to retain freshness even in warmer or more difficult vintages. Grapes are harvested by hand to ensure careful selection of only the healthiest, ripest fruit. Fermentation is carried out with minimal intervention, and the second fermentation takes place in bottle following the traditional method. The wine then spends a minimum of 50 months (50 “moons”) resting on its lees, gaining complexity, texture, and a fine, persistent bead. True to Gatta’s natural ethos, there is zero dosage and no added sulfites, letting the purity of Chardonnay and the character of the limestone soils shine through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNicola Gatta Blanc de Blancs Nature is a versatile partner for refined, ingredient-driven cuisine. Its bright acidity and mineral backbone make it ideal with oysters, scallops, tartares, and crudo, as well as sushi and sashimi. It also pairs beautifully with delicate fish dishes, seafood risotto, fresh goat cheese, young hard cheeses, and vegetable-based starters such as asparagus, artichokes, or fennel preparations. Serve well-chilled at around 8–10°C (46–50°F). A brief decanting in a wide-bowled sparkling wine glass, or simply opening it 10–15 minutes before serving, can help the wine open up aromatically, especially if it has some bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNicola Gatta is a small, quality-obsessed producer in Lombardy, working just outside the heart of the Franciacorta area but with a distinctly artisanal, terroir-first approach. Focusing primarily on traditional-method sparkling wines, Gatta farms his limestone vineyards with great respect for nature and minimal chemical intervention, allowing the soils and microclimate to define the style. He is known for long lees aging, low to zero dosage, and often no added sulfites, positioning his wines among the most characterful and expressive in the region. Over the years, Nicola Gatta has built a strong reputation among sommeliers and enthusiasts for his precise, mineral-driven wines that challenge conventional notions of Italian sparkling wine and highlight the potential of Lombardy’s limestone hills.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicola Gatta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255509700945,"sku":"XW-49872","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/nicola-gatta-blanc-de-blancs-nature-50-lune_49872_1_5fd89588-c549-40c1-ad66-aba2aaf26de4.webp?v=1783459231","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/nicola-gatta-blanc-de-blancs-nature","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}