Terre della Rocca Ysola Spumante Metodo Classico Dosaggio Zero Magnum

Terre della Rocca Ysola Spumante Metodo Classico Dosaggio Zero Magnum is a refined, traditional-method sparkling wine that showcases the rare potential of Albana from Emilia-Romagna. Bottled in magnum for slower, more graceful evolution, it offers exceptional precision, texture and complexity without any dosage added. This is Albana in a pure, uncompromising form, elevated by 44 months of lees aging and crafted to highlight the distinctive character of its Romagna origins.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Ysola presents a bright, luminous straw-yellow color with fine, persistent bubbles that form a delicate and continuous perlage. The visual impression is one of elegance and tension, promising freshness and structure. On the nose, it opens with citrus zest, green and yellow apple, and crisp pear, layered with notes of white flowers, fresh almonds, and subtle pastry from the extended lees aging. Hints of herbal nuances and saline mineral tones recall the Romagnan terroir. The palate is dry and linear, as expected from a dosaggio zero, yet far from austere: Albana’s naturally high polyphenol content lends a striking texture, giving the mousse a tactile grip and a gentle phenolic backbone. Flavors of lemon pith, quince, chamomile and brioche evolve into a long, saline finish with a distinctly savory edge. The 44 months on the lees add depth, creaminess and complexity, while the magnum format further refines the wine’s balance and longevity. With its structure and acidity, this Spumante has excellent aging potential and will continue to gain nuance and complexity over several more years in bottle.

Production
Sourced from Albana vines rooted in the rolling hills of Emilia-Romagna, the grapes benefit from a mix of clay-limestone soils and good diurnal temperature shifts, helping preserve acidity and aromatic clarity. The vineyards’ Romagnan terroir gives both freshness and a subtle mineral imprint that suits traditional-method sparkling wine. Grapes are carefully harvested by hand at optimal ripeness for sparkling production, with a focus on purity and healthy skins, given Albana’s naturally high polyphenol content. After a gentle pressing and primary fermentation, the base wine undergoes a classic Metodo Classico second fermentation in bottle. The wine then rests on its lees for an impressive 44 months, developing complexity, fine mousse and autolytic notes. This is a dosaggio zero Spumante, meaning no dosage is added at disgorgement, allowing the terroir, grape variety and extended lees aging to speak with absolute clarity.

Food & Serving
This Albana-based Metodo Classico is a highly versatile food wine, pairing beautifully with oysters, raw and marinated seafood, sushi, and delicate fish tartare thanks to its tension and saline edge. It also complements shellfish pastas, fritto misto, lightly aged cheeses, and refined vegetable dishes such as asparagus risotto or artichoke-based plates, where its structure and phenolic grip can shine. Serve well-chilled, ideally at 8–10°C (46–50°F), to highlight its freshness and fine bubbles. A brief decant in a chilled carafe, or simply opening the magnum 10–15 minutes before serving, can help the aromas unfold, especially if enjoyed at the table with more complex dishes.

Producer
Terre della Rocca is a quality-focused producer from Emilia-Romagna, dedicated to expressing the character of local grape varieties through careful, terroir-driven winemaking. In a region more widely known for still wines and traditional cuisine, Terre della Rocca stands out for its commitment to Albana, an historic Romagnan grape with deep local roots and significant potential in both still and sparkling forms. By applying the meticulous Metodo Classico approach and extended lees aging, the estate showcases Albana as a serious, textural and ageworthy variety, helping to elevate the reputation of Romagna’s wines on the broader Italian and international stage.

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