Spumante Metodo Classico Brut 'Athesis' Kettmeir 2022

The Spumante Metodo Classico Brut “Athesis” from the Kettmeir winery is a wonderful example of how splendid sparkling interpretations can be found in the shadow of the South Tyrolean Dolomites: Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, and Pinot Nero come together to form a wine with vibrant elegance and deep softness. The vineyards, cultivated on pergolas and trellises, are situated at an altitude that does not exceed 700 meters above sea level and on calcareous-clay soils where the Ora del Garda, in summer, caresses the fruits helping them to reach perfect ripeness.

“Athesis” Spumante Metodo Classico Brut Kettmeir begins its story around mid-September, a period that coincides with the start of the harvest season. Once the Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, and Pinot Nero grapes are harvested, they are transferred to the winery to be vinified separately while waiting for fermentation, which proceeds at around 14-16 °C. The secondary fermentation in the bottle is then carried out with disgorgement following the principles of the Metodo Classico.

The Metodo Classico Brut Spumante “Athesis” by Kettmeir fills the glass with a brilliant straw yellow defined by a fine and persistent bubble. White-fleshed fruits and notes of grapefruit and lime open the dance of the olfactory bouquet, where jasmine and the fragrance of bread crust then close the gentle profile of this exciting Spumante from Alto Adige. Soft, creamy, and with a lively and cheerful bubble, it creates a sip of magnetic pleasure that is consistent with the aromas captured by the nose, recalling citrus notes and great balance. The Spumante “Athesis” brings with it that freshness that only the Dolomites can offer, an excellent companion during the aperitif, but it can also enhance light risottos or medium-intensity fish dishes. A Metodo Classico to be enjoyed until the last bubble.