“Dal Nero” Pas Dosé (Non-vintage) - Azienda Agricola Strologo Silvano

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This sparkling wine is made using the Metodo Classico, a technique involving a second fermentation in the bottle. The absence of any sugar dosage makes it a pas dosé, marked by particular dryness and freshness. Made mainly from Pinot Nero grapes, it stands out for its elegance and complexity of flavour.

“Dal Nero” Pas Dosé (Non-vintage) - Azienda Agricola Strologo Silvano

“Dal Nero” Pas Dosé (Non-vintage) - Azienda Agricola Strologo Silvano

Type: Sparkling wine or Champagne

Area: Italy, Marche, Vallesina

Appellation: Vino Spumante di Qualità Metodo Classico

Grape variety: Montepulciano

Vintage: Non-vintage

Winery: Azienda Agricola Strologo Silvano

Alcohol: 12%

The appellation: Quality Sparkling Wine Traditional Method

Vino Spumante di Qualità Metodo Classico is a category provided for by Italian and European legislation to indicate sparkling wines obtained by second fermentation in bottle, following the Metodo Classico (or “champenoise”). It is not tied to a specific geographical area, but it guarantees precise production standards, above all in terms of ageing time on the lees and organoleptic quality.

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Who makes it: Azienda Agricola Strologo Silvano

Founded in 1960 by Giulio Strologo at Camerano (Ancona), this family-run estate is today carried forward by three generations with passion and a modern winemaking vision.They work around 11 ha with a southern aspect on Monte Conero, at around 250 m above sea level, in a setting well suited to Montepulciano and Rosso Conero.

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The vine of “Dal Nero” Pas Dosé

Montepulciano

Montepulciano is one of the most widely planted black grape varieties in central and southern Italy, valued for its versatility and its ability to give intense reds with good body, as well as fresh, fruity rosés.It should not be confused with Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, which takes its name from the Tuscan town but is made from Sangiovese grapes (Prugnolo Gentile).

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“Dal Nero” Pas Dosé: the Vallesina area

Vallesina

Vallesina

The Vallesina is a winegrowing area in the central part of the Marche, in the province of Ancona, taking its name from the valley crossed by the river Esino.It is the heartland of Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, one of the most iconic white wines in Italy, able to combine freshness, structure and longevity.

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Climate: Continental

Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)

Soil: Clay

Geographical setting: Hilly

Profile of “Dal Nero” Pas Dosé

Primary aromas: Cherry, Strawberry, Pomegranate

Secondary aromas: Yeast, almonds, Toasted bread

Tertiary aromas: Yeast, Sweet spices

Tasting notes: This sparkling wine shows a golden yellow colour, bright and luminous. On the nose it reveals a complex bouquet, with notes of ripe fruit, honey and a delicate hint of toasted bread. In the mouth the attack is lively and decisive, supported by a solid structure and well-balanced acidity. The finish is long and savoury, with returns of fruit and pastry. Its distinctive feature is that no sugar is added after the secondary fermentation, making it a dry, elegant wine of great personality. Perfect for aperitifs and refined dinners.

Sulphitesyes
BodyCreamy
AcidityHigh
TanninAbsent
SweetnessDry
FinishMedium / Long
ColourBright straw yellow
ClarityClear

Winemaking methods used for “Dal Nero” Pas Dosé

Metodo Classico

The Metodo Classico is a refined sparkling winemaking technique used to produce high-quality sparkling wines. This method, also known as méthode champenoise (when speaking of Champagne), involves a second fermentation in the bottle, which gives the wine its characteristic fine, persistent bubbles, together with complex aromas and an elegant structure.

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Ageing methods used for “Dal Nero” Pas Dosé

In bottle (over 36 months)

Ageing in bottle for more than 36 months is a practice reserved for wines for long laying down, designed for those seeking depth, finesse and maximum aromatic development. During this extended period, the wine matures sheltered from light and oxygen, letting time do its work in silence. This stage is particularly important for vintage wines, riservas and great classics, which in this way reach a perfect balance between intensity, elegance and sensory complexity.

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Time on the lees for “Dal Nero” Pas Dosé

  • Long (19–36 months)