About this wine
In 2020, Francone extended the Valsellera Metodo Classico line into the Alta Langa DOCG with this Pas Dosé Blanc de Blancs, made from Chardonnay grown in Loazzolo and Bubbio — a rare Blanc de Blancs style within the Alta Langa appellation, with no dosage added for a fully dry, mineral-driven character.
A bone-dry, mineral sparkling wine for those who prefer their bubbles without any added sweetness.
Sommelier's Note
"As a rare Blanc de Blancs within Alta Langa DOCG, Valsellera Pas Dosé shows Francone pushing traditional-method sparkling wine into serious, mineral-driven territory."
Food Pairings
Excellent with raw shellfish, sushi and sashimi thanks to its bone-dry, mineral profile.
When to drink it
Fine dining aperitif, pairing with raw seafood and sushi.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Chardonnay
- Style
- Sparkling, White
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
- Price Range
- 約4,500〜6,000円（海外小売価格からの参考換算）
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Chardonnay from Loazzolo and Bubbio; traditional method (Metodo Classico) with no dosage (pas dosé / zero dosage), classified as Alta Langa DOCG Blanc de Blancs.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does 'Pas Dosé' mean?
- It means no dosage (sugar liqueur) is added after disgorgement, resulting in a fully dry, zero-dosage sparkling wine.
- What is Alta Langa DOCG?
- It's a Piedmont appellation for traditional-method sparkling wines made from Chardonnay and/or Pinot Nero; this bottling is a rare 100% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs within it.
- When did Francone start making this wine?
- They entered the Alta Langa category in 2020 with this Pas Dosé, using vineyards in Loazzolo and Bubbio.
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