Chiaro di Bolle Blanc de Noir Metodo Classico 2023 - Il Borro x 3

The Elegance of Sangiovese in White: The Philosophy of Chiaro di Bolle

The Chiaro di Bolle Blanc de Noir Metodo Classico 2023 by the Il Borro estate represents a pinnacle of outstanding formal refinement and agronomic innovation within the Tuscan sparkling wine landscape [0.1]. This exclusive organic cuvée leverages the structural versatility of the Sangiovese grape, vinified strictly in white to express a sparkling wine capable of making chalky mineral character, dynamic freshness, and a delicate architecture its absolute core strengths. Conceived to deliver a vibrant mouthfeel and sharp varietal precision, Chiaro di Bolle stands as an aristocratic, solid sparkling wine with a distinctly contemporary profile.

2023 Vintage Climate Trend and Sparkling Cellar Protocol

The growing cycle of the 2023 vintage was marked by a relatively warm and dry winter, followed by a rainy spring with normal seasonal temperatures that replenished the water reserves of the clay-rich soil. The summer recorded initial heat peaks, later giving way to a mild August and a warm, breezy autumn. Although the weather conditions contained overall vineyard yields, the lower average temperatures encouraged gradual phenolic ripeness, preserving a total acidity of 6.64 g/l and a fascinating aromatic bouquet. The manual harvest in 10 kg bins selects the finest clusters. In the cellar, following a gentle pressing, the free-run must undergoes its primary fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The tirage follows for secondary fermentation in the bottle with a sur lie aging path of 18 months prior to disgorgement and a Brut dosage of 5.2 g/l.

Sensory Profile and Organoleptic Assessment

The measured rest on the fine lees combined with the natural tension of the black grape vinified in white outlines an organoleptic framework of extraordinary clarity and gustatory agility for this Toscana sparkling wine.

• Blend and Classification: 100% Sangiovese / Blanc de Noirs Spumante DOC / Metodo Classico.
• Analytical Data: Alcohol Content: 12.50% Vol. / Total Acidity: 6.64 g/l / Residual Sugar: 5.20 g/l 
• Production Details: Aging Path: 18 months on the lees.
• Visual Assessment: Luminous and pale straw-yellow color, displaying an outstanding crystalline clarity in the glass. The perlage reveals itself remarkably fine, tight, and continuous, driven by a regular and slow stream.
• Olfactory Framework: Broad, clean bouquet endowed with a pleasant citrus verticality. Consistent scents of fresh summer flowers and citron peel stand out on the nose, perfectly balanced and integrated by a soft, fragrant background memory of bread crust.
• Palate Characteristics: The tasting reveals a refined, lively, and perfectly balanced profile. The progression displays an agile, supple body supported by a vibrant acidic backbone. On the palate, the perlage is delicate and creamy, accompanying the pour toward a refreshing, savory finish that perfectly cleanses the mouthfeel.

Service Guidelines and Gastronomic Pairings

The structural fluidity, fine perlage, and aromatic freshness of this Tuscan Blanc de Noir determine outstanding service versatility, making it an ideal partner for opening the table or light menus.

• Stable Pairings: It proves to be an ideal solution as a premium apéritif wine for opening the service. At the table, it effortlessly accompanies delicate Mediterranean first courses, seafood risottos, garden vegetable risottos, steamed crustaceans, premium baked fish, and fresh or short-aged soft cheeses.
• Serving Method: To promote the development of the citrus aromatic framework and enhance the precision of the effervescence, the use of a medium-sized tasting glass and a serving temperature of 6 - 8°C are highly recommended.