Brovia Spumante Anterse Metodo Classico Extra Brut

Named “Anterse”—a term used in weaving—Brovia’s metodo classico weaves together three local varieties: Barbera (representing 60% of the blend), Nebbiolo (30%), and Freisa (10%). The Barbera which forms the backbone of the blend was sourced from a high-altitude site whose naturally lofty acidity allowed Alex and Elena to harvest at full phenolic maturity and still retain the brightness a great sparkling wine demands. The Nebbiolo and Freisa, from Brovia’s own vineyards, ground the wine in their specific zone’s expressive register; in fact, historically speaking, Langhe Freisa was a light and spritzy wine frequently prone to fermentation in bottle, and “Anterse” nods to that tradition in elegant fashion. Anterse is disgorged after at least four years on its fine lees and given an ultra-low dosage of 2 gramps per liter. Just like Brovia’s indomitable lineup of Barolo, it is elegant, multilayered, precise, and refined, while still richly articulating a sense of place.