Brovia 'Anterse' Spumante Metodo Classico Extra Brut 2019

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.  The debut 2019 vintage was disgorged in spring of 2024 after a lengthy 50-month stint on its fine lees and given a modest dosage of 2 grams per liter. Just like Brovia’s indomitable lineup of Barolo, “Anterse” is elegant, multilayered, precise, and refined, while still richly articulating a sense of place. Its level of vinos